PokerStars added another er... Poker Star to maybe win a WSOP Bracelet in the 2008 World Series of Poker

Well, they're hoping him to become a star anyway.

And although it's quite a bit late for him to be a part of the 2008 World Series of Poker, this guy definitely has what it takes to make a name for himself in this game. After all, those guys from PokerStars won't recruit him if he doesn't have shit now right?

Who is it? A dude that goes by the name of Alexander Kravchenko. And although that name sounds more like a guy who plays football for Chelsea FC, he is the new member of Team PokerStars.

A former business investor, Alexander Kravchenko started playing poker in 1997 and I guess you can say he's made a good use of his time on the felt. He made a name of himself when he made it in the money a more-than-impressive six times during the 2007 World Series of Poker.

Kravchenko even went so far as winning a World Series of Poker bracelet at the $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi/Lo event on that same year. He also finished fourth at the Main Event ensuring television time and instant worldwide recognition.

It was only natural for PokerStars to train its sights on Kravchenko. He holds the distinction of being the first Russian citizen to win a WSOP bracelet. He finished in third place at the Moscow Millions, a poker tournament that set the record for the largest prize pool in Russia. He also established credibility in the European poker community thanks to a fifth place finish at the 2007 WSOP Europe £2,500 H.O.R.S.E. event.

Furthermore, as of this year, Kravchenko's live tournament winnings exceed $2,700,000. With such a poker resume, who wouldn't PokerStars want him on their team?

So expect more big things for Alexander Kravchenko as he joins a stellar poker cast headlined by such luminaries as Chris Moneymaker, Joe Hachem, Daniel Negreanu, Barry Greenstein, Humberto Brenes, and Greg Raymer.

The inclusion of Kravchenko, who also happens to be number one on the Russian all-time poker career earnings list, shouldn't at all be a surprise.

Who will win the 2008 WSOP Main Event Final Table at the Rio in Las Vegas on November 9? Bodog sportsbook has the odds.

Dennis Phillips 4.00

Craig Marquis 11.00

Ylon Schwartz 9.00

Scott Montgomery 5.00

Darus Suharto 9.50

Chino Rheem 8.50

Ivan Demidov 5.50

Kelly Kim 26.00

Peter Eastgate 6.50

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