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Archive for 'Poker Interviews'
John Bowman
Speed Poker is a new variant on the existing game of Texas Hold’em. The biggest differences being it is play pot limit before the flop and no limit after the flop with only six people per table. The action moves quickly because you are only allowed 15 seconds to make a decision, and two dealers [...]
Full StoryTheo Nerantzinis
Theo Nerantzinis has just completed his first WSOP, finishing 89th (out of 2,050 entries) in the $2,000 Buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Event. Several times during the event, “Action” Dan Harrington tapped the table in a sign of respect to Theo’s play. It is only a matter of time before the “Phenom” hits the poker mainstream and [...]
Full StoryBernard Lee
The 2005 WSOP Main Event proved to be a special week for Bernard Lee. Two days before the event started, a family emergency almost prevented Bernard from playing in the tournament of a lifetime. Fortunately, the situation improved and the current Boston Herald poker columnist and ESPN.com contributor finished 13th (out of 5,619 entries), earning [...]
Full StoryVincent Napolitano
With only three years of professional poker tournament experience, Vincent Napolitano (a.k.a., Vinny Nap) has become a revered player among his peers. Vincent has made the leap from high stakes poker games in New York City clubs to making nine final tables, including winning the 2004 Caribbean Poker Classic, finishing 5th at the 2004 Monte [...]
Full StoryChris Fargis
Chris Fargis has excelled in a game that has received little poker publicity. The 2005 WSOP Triple Draw circuit winner won his gold ring at Tunica, thus being labeled the unofficial champion. The Brooklyn native travels to Las Vegas frequently and through his blog, Twenty-One Outs Twice, enthusiasts can read up on his adventures and [...]
Full StoryRichard “Quiet Lion” Brodie
Richard Brodie is a Full Tilt Poker professional with 4 WPT cashes, 1 WSOP cash and 3 UPC televised final tables to his credit. Nicknamed “Quiet Lion”, Richard is renowned in poker circles these days and chronicles his poker adventures through his blog, Lion Tales. He is the author of Getting Past OK and the [...]
Full StoryLiv Boeree
Known as “The Professor” on the television show UltimatePoker.com Showdown (channel 5 in the UK), Olivia “Liv” Boeree is still immersed in the game that she only learned a few months ago. The current astrophysics major, fashion model, and rock/metal guitarist might be new to poker, but she is attempting to make a name for [...]
Full StoryDan Hofinger
In addition to administering The Poker Academy, Dan Hofinger has opted out of a more typical 9 to 5 schedule for the opportunity to play poker full-time. Dan can assist those wanting to break into live play through his own journey of bad beats and well-played hands.
Full StoryJohn “The Greek” Leontakianakos
PokerPlasm.com is privileged to have an exclusive interview with John “The Greek” Leontakianakos. A professional poker player for 27 years, John has made millions in cash games and recently has stepped into tournament play.
Full StoryLee Cambell
He is an actor, filmmaker, poet, online blogger (The Jesters Tale), and now, a poker player. Lee Cambell, from the television show UltimatePoker.com Showdown (channel 5 in the UK), has become a unique personality in the ever-expanding world of poker. Until recently, Lee was unfamiliar with poker, but that has all changed since his attempt [...]
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