Ivan Demidov
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Ivan Demidov is a professional poker
player from Moscow
, Russia
.
Demidov is one of the original 'November Nine', having made the final table of the World Series of Poker
(WSOP) Main Event in 2008. He reached the heads-up stage along with Peter Eastgate
, and took second place for $5,809,595. Demidov stated that he would share his winnings with a Russian financial supporter who took him to some previous tournaments, with the backer getting more than Demidov.
In October 2008, he also reached the final table of the World Series of Poker Europe
Main Event in London, finishing in third place. In doing so, he became the first player in history to reach the final table of both Main Events in the same year. This feat was matched in 2009 by James Akenhead
and Antoine Saout. Earlier in 2008 he finished in 11th place in a $1,000 no limit Texas hold 'em
with rebuys event.
As of 2009, Demidov's live poker tournament
winnings exceed $6,550,000. His four cashes at the WSOP account for the majority of those winnings, totaling $6,468,381.
Poker
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player from Moscow
Moscow
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, Russia
Russia
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.
Demidov is one of the original 'November Nine', having made the final table of the World Series of Poker
World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker is a world-renowned series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2005, sponsored by Harrah's Entertainment...
(WSOP) Main Event in 2008. He reached the heads-up stage along with Peter Eastgate
Peter Eastgate
Peter Eastgate is a poker player from Denmark, best known as the winner of the Main Event at the 2008 World Series of Poker. At the time, he became the youngest player ever to win the event. He was consequently surpassed by Joe Cada in 2009.-Early life:Eastgate was raised in Dalum, a suburb of...
, and took second place for $5,809,595. Demidov stated that he would share his winnings with a Russian financial supporter who took him to some previous tournaments, with the backer getting more than Demidov.
In October 2008, he also reached the final table of the World Series of Poker Europe
2008 World Series of Poker Europe Results
The World Series of Poker Europe is the first expansion effort of World Series of Poker-branded poker tournaments outside the United States. Since 1970, participants have had to travel to Las Vegas if they wanted to compete in the World Series of Poker...
Main Event in London, finishing in third place. In doing so, he became the first player in history to reach the final table of both Main Events in the same year. This feat was matched in 2009 by James Akenhead
James Akenhead
James Akenhead is a professional English poker player, sponsored by Full Tilt Poker. and part of the London based poker group The Hitsquad...
and Antoine Saout. Earlier in 2008 he finished in 11th place in a $1,000 no limit Texas hold 'em
Texas hold 'em
Texas Hold 'em is a variation of the standard card game of poker. The game consists of two cards being dealt face down to each player and then five community cards being placed face-up by the dealer—a series of three then two additional single cards , with...
with rebuys event.
As of 2009, Demidov's live poker tournament
Poker tournament
A poker tournament is a tournament where players compete by playing poker. It can feature as few as two players playing on a single table , and as many as tens of thousands of players playing on thousands of tables...
winnings exceed $6,550,000. His four cashes at the WSOP account for the majority of those winnings, totaling $6,468,381.