Demidov is one of the original 'November Nine', having made the final table of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event in 2008.
In a format similar to that of the World Series of Poker Main Event, the final nine players returned in November to play until a champion was crowned.
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Ivan Demidov, who was one of the November Nine—players scheduled to play in November for the WSOP Main Event—advanced to the final table of the WSOPE, becoming the first player to make it to the final table at both the WSOP and WSOPE Main Events.