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Edgar Stuchli: Russian Poker Championship Has a Bright Future
Edgar Stuchli, the managing director of PokerStars Live, has a 25-year career in the poker industry, starting as a casino dealer in 1992. He believes that understanding players is crucial for his role, having started as a dealer and loving the game of poker. Stuchli's journey includes creating the Casinos Austria Poker Tour and managing live tournaments for PokerStars.
The PokerStars Live team consists of 40 people spread across various locations including Macau, Malta, London, Isle of Man, and the USA. The team is responsible for organizing tournaments and ensuring a high level of service for players. Stuchli emphasizes the importance of player satisfaction and high attendance at PokerStars Championship events.
The Russian Poker Championship is expected to attract a large number of players due to Russia's strong poker community. Stuchli visited Sochi to inspect the venue and meet with partners before deciding to host the tournament there. He highlighted that PokerStars Championship is more prestigious and professional compared to PokerStars Festival, which is oriented towards amateurs.
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