The PokerStars sponsored event will bring
dozens of exciting poker tournaments to Russia's premier holiday resort from
20-31 May, including a guaranteed PokerStars Championship Main Event worth US$ 2,600,000,
the largest guaranteed prize pool ever featured in a Russian poker tournament.
The glamorous location, which played host to the 2014 Winter Olympics, is also
famous for its beaches, lively nightlife, beautiful mountainous coastline and,
of course, excellent skiing during the winter season, making it a favorite
destination among Russian holidaymakers. The latest addition to the PokerStars
Championship schedule will be one of the most exciting stops of the PokerStars
Championship's maiden season.
Russian super high roller and newly appointed Team PokerStars Pro Igor Kurganov said: "I'm excited to see PokerStars' first ever sponsored live event in Russia and will be competing in the events, of course. I am interested to see the area after the massive investments it has received for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi itself is a summer/beach destination but I hope to make it out to the gorgeous and very close mountain region of Krasnaya Polyana, too!"
Team PokerStars Pros also expected to attend include Liv Boeree, Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier and Chris Moneymaker, who all have their eyes fixed on the glory of becoming Sochi's champion.
"Sochi is a premier location for hosting world-class events, and we are looking forward to bringing PokerStars Championship Sochi to this exciting location," said PokerStars Director of Live Events Edgar Stuchly.
"With its vast array of five-star
hotels, outdoor activities and 300 sunny days a year, alongside a brand new
casino, Sochi is fast becoming a prime vacation spot and gaming destination,
all in one."
Source: GMB
