Key Takeaways
- At a time when the sponsorship of sports stars, esports players and Twitch streamers is the norm, the latest addition to the PokerStars Pro team will raise the eyebrows of many: Ultra high-stakes professional Igor Kurganov.
- The Russian is one of the most proficient and successful players in the game today, with over $12 million in live tournament winnings.
- The addition of professional players by PokerStars have traditionally been focused in potential growth markets.
At a time when the sponsorship of sports stars, esports players and Twitch streamers is the norm, the latest addition to the PokerStars Pro team will raise the eyebrows of many: Ultra high-stakes professional Igor Kurganov.
