Lewis "bladelew" Pilkington

Betfair Qualifiers / nono / 06 June 2008 / Leave a comment

1) So how did you start playing poker?
Just starting playing Sit&Go's on Betfair poker about 4 years ago. Didn't come about from seeing it on TV or anything like that, just saw the advertisement of online poker and thought I'd give it a shot as it seemed like something I might enjoy and hopefully be able to make a bit of money at!

2) How long have you been playing on Betfair and at what type of tables can you normally been found?
Been playing at Betfair for 4 years now, maybe a bit longer; it's always been where I play the majority of my poker. Sit&Go's still what I play mainly, although I do have a dabble with cash and the odd MTT. Not been playing all that much though since the turn of the year.

3) How did you qualify for the WSOP?
Qualfiied via satellite, and the same night I also qualfied for the WSOPE Main Event with Betfair in another satellite I had running at the same time!

4) Have you been to any live poker events before? Any success?
I have played the WSOP Main Event every year since turning 21, each time qualifying via satellites with Betfair. This will be my third crack at it! I was fortunate enough to cash last year, finished 313th for $39,445. I've also played the EPT London 2007 and the Irish Poker Open 2008, again via satellites with Betfair.

5) Best online success?
Would have to say that qualifying for the WSOP Main Event for each of the past 3 years is my greatest success online so far.

6) What is your aim for Vegas and what would you do if you won?
My aim for Vegas is to give it my best shot and have a great time! I don't want to jinx myself with 'If I Won', but I would definitely quit my job and spend some time travelling/seeing the world, and do many other things that only having $8+ million could allow!