This year was the worst. The stress, worry, and isolation that was a big part of the global pandemic seemed to affect every part of everyday life. And while online poker received a renaissance of sorts, all of the biggest and best live poker tours were put on pause. The World Series of Poker, the… Continue reading The Official Poker Gift Guide of 2020, The Worst Year Ever

Over the past 50 years, for many, the World Series of Poker has grown into more than just a poker series. It’s become a pilgrimage of sorts. Players from all over the world head to Las Vegas to take their shot at battling against the best, bringing home a bracelet and possibly be crowned a… Continue reading 2020 WSOP: Nations That Could Thrive in Online Bracelet Chase

Even before Ivan Demidov made the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event final table, Russia was a burgeoning poker powerhouse. That has translated to the online game where a few of the nation’s finest have been in and currently reside inside the PocketFives worldwide top-10. Without further adieu, PocketFives is proud to introduce the… Continue reading RANKINGS: Talented Russian Top 10 Headlined by World #5 ‘veeea’

In the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event, Russian grinder Ivan Demidov (pictured) battled his way through 6,843 entrants to take second place after being bested by Peter Eastgate in a lively heads-up match. For the win, Eastgate took home $9.1 million, leaving Demidov with a consolation prize of $5.8 million. But in a… Continue reading Ivan Demidov Says His 2008 WSOP Backer Is Paying Up

The year 2008 was a turning point in the history of the World Series of Poker, as it was the first in which the final table of the Main Event was delayed until November. The winner of that year’s WSOP Main Event was Peter Eastgate, who nabbed a first prize of over $9 million. The… Continue reading Ivan Demidov on 2008 WSOP Main Event Cash: “My Backer Did Not Pay Me”