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November Nine Seat Five: Anton Makiievskyi —13,825,000 in chips

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November Nine Seat Five: Anton Makiievskyi —13,825,000 in chips21 year old Anton Makiievskyi hails from the Ukraine and is considered the long shot in this year's final table. He has the second to last smallest chip count out of the nine. Four Ukrainian poker players won gold bracelets during this year's main event but Anton is the only one ever to reach the final table. This year's main event was Anton's first visit to the United States. He came to live out his poker dream by paying in the world series of poker. I'm pretty sure he didn't think he'd hit the final table first time out. In interviews with Anton he has spoken about which of his fellow players he thinks will win suggesting not too much confidence in his own abilities. Did he reach the final table by chance? His poker profile is pretty slim compared to his opponents:
  • WSOP 2011: Final Table
  • 2011 WSOP Europe Event #4: No-Limit Hold'em Shootout for Position---19 Won---€6,913
And that's about it so far. He is only 21 after all. Anton studied science at the National University in Kiev and although he got his degree poker soon took over his life. A college buddy taught him the basics of poker and he was hooked. And now this early success has probably created a life long addiction. I love a long shot and hope this young Ukrainian keeps the old pros on their toes.

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