Perhaps everyone interested in this sport and recreation has visited the PocketFives website. Since 2005, it was on this online platform that you could find detailed statistics of poker tournaments. However, in 2022, a rebranding took place with a change in the name of the site to PokerStake.
Initially, it was announced that the principle of providing and structuring information on the site would not change. However, in the fall of 2024, users noticed that pages and mentions of online players in MTTs (offline multi-table tournaments) had disappeared from the platform. The database of country ratings by the amount of winnings in tournaments was also removed.
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Even before the change in the structure of the site, Niklas Astedt was one step away from a legendary achievement. The Swede could have become the first to reach the $50,000,000 mark in prize money won online! “Lena” was only $40,000 short of reaching the round figure. Today, the site only talks about live poker and provides the opportunity to purchase shares in the game of offline players. Chris Moorman even called on the developers to think twice and change their own decision in a post on the X network.
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After that, Patrick Leonard, Tony Dunst and other famous players joined Moorman. Josh Arie, who is the owner of the PokerStake website, has not yet provided an official response. It is obvious that the platform is unlikely to change its position and development strategy. Did you find the news interesting and informative? Want more of the gambling news online and stay updated on the events? Stay on top of the gaming world – explore hot topics in gambling. Subscribe to our ‘Gambling News’ section and receive notifications about fresh publications.
