Ivan Demidov 4t2u1

1. Finished 2rd place in the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2008 and took home $5,809,595 who also finished in 3rd place at the WSOPE the same year whose career live tournament earnings exceed $6,450,000.

Historical Note 234j4h

Ivan Demidov is a pro poker player from Moscow, Russia who is the only man in history to make the final table of both the WSOP and WSOPE Main Events in the same year.

Sponsorship 1m5c2c

After the 2008 Main Event, Demidov signed a deal to become a sponsored pro at PokerStars.