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Sochi Poker Festival: High-Stakes Tournament Runs All Night
NewsDecember 27, 2020·1 min read

Sochi Poker Festival: High-Stakes Tournament Runs All Night


The Sochi Poker Festival's high-stakes tournament was a night-long event that kept players on their toes until 6 AM. The tournament, which started with 31,291 entries, saw Arseney Karmatskiy emerge as the winner, securing the top prize of 101,821 rubles.

Notable performances included those from Kirill Agapov, who finished second, and Sergey Bagirov, who took third place. The tournament also featured a mix of experienced players and those making significant strides in their poker careers.

Andrey Kalgin, a popular poker trainer, shared insights into his poker journey. Starting with a $500 bankroll, Kalgin initially struggled with the stability of his career but eventually found his footing. He has been a trainer in MountainTeam for several years, introducing new training formats and positively influencing the growth of the team.

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