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

1) So how did you start playing poker?

I actually started when I was in sixth form at school, playing five card draw for pennies but I suppose I properly started when Betfair Poker launched, whenever that was (seems like years ago !)

2) How long have you been playing on Betfair and at what type of tables can you normally been found?

I've been with Betfair from the start and can usually be found on mid-high stakes MTTs (the ones with the decent structures), $50-$200 SNGs and cash $1/$2 up to $5/$10

3) How did you qualify for the WSOP?

Won a $100 satellite to the main $550 satellite and pretty much was chip leader all the way through until the last six players or so but got past the bubble when one of the remaining players had his aces cracked by a flopped nut flush.

4) Have you been to any live poker events before? Any success?

I'm fortunate to live quite close to DTD in N*ttingham, so I'm often over there. Played some of the mid-stakes buy in MTTs in Vegas and of course I've played in all three BFWCOPs in London.

5) Best online success?

In terms of cash value, probably this $16000 package. Back-to-back wins in the 4k on the old Betfair Poker was fun though, especially since I was so drunk for the 2nd one, I woke up the next morning and didn't remember I'd won it !

6) What is your aim for Vegas and what would you do if you won?

My aim for Vegas is to show my eight year old son the sights and play some cards along the way ! Realistically, its not possible or sensible to think in terms of winning it but, if I did, I'd pay off my mortgages and buy a Pagani Zonda, an Audi RS6 and an Ariel Atom (they're cars !)