07 October 2009
Anestis Metsas: Betfair Million-Dollar Freeroll winner
The 2009 World Series of Poker Europe kicked off in style when, on the opening day, Betfair made one happy man a millionaire. Beginning the day as one of 18 amateur online qualifiers competing in Betfair’s Free Million Dollar game, 23 year-old Anestis Metsas from Greece walked away from the Casino at the Empire in Leicester Square a millionaire after defeating the field.
05 October 2009
World of Ziigmund
Everybody’s favourite nihilistic, high-stakes Finn gives us a peek into his world. Looks like we might have caught him at a bad time...
03 September 2009
JP Kelly aka MavFish
He may have returned home from Vegas with bracelet in tow, but JP Kelly’s feet remain firmly on the ground…
18 August 2009
Chris Moorman: MTT Maestro
Chris Moorman, aka Moorman1 or MoormanI, is one of the UK’s most exciting and promising online tournament players. With almost $4 million in online tournament winnings over the past few years, Chris has established himself as a leading contender amongst the top online MTT players in the world.
21 July 2009
Arnaud Mattern: Backgammon and Poker Extraordinaire
Arnaud Mattern first entered the poker world in 2004 and has since had three major first place-finishes to his credit, including an EPT title that saw him pick up $928,443. But the backgammon player turned poker professional has far from left his roots, and still continues to compete regularly, like Gus Hansen, in all the major Backgammon Championships. With the World Series of Backgammon in Cannes approaching we catch up with him to see how he is balancing the two professions.
17 July 2009
Annette 'Annette_15' Orbrestad
Alex ‘Pickleman’ Rousso caught up with 2007 WSOPE Main Event winner Queen Annette who, despite still being underage and unable to compete in the WSOP, travelled to Vegas nonetheless to soak up the atmosphere and scout out her future prey…
06 July 2009
Jules 'Hartwith' Adamson
With over $600,000 in accumulated tournament winnings Jules Adamson is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with. However, despite being only 23 years old, it has been no silky smooth journey for the lad.
29 June 2009
James ‘MKKMOO’ Dempsey
His dress sense may make the Devilfish look trendy, but in poker terms, James Dempsey is fast becoming a titan of the virtual felt. Already an established MTT maestro Dempsey, aka ‘Flushy’, cemented his talents in April’s SCOOP with three final tables including a second for over $200,000.
31 March 2009
Michael Tureniec, Swedish Player of the Year
Michael Tureniec was named Swedish Player of the Year this month. We caught up with him to find out the secret of his success…
25 February 2009
Phil Galfond AKA OMGClayAiken
World Series of Poker bracelet winner and online high stakes cash supremo, Phil Galfond is emerging as one of the game’s brightest theorists, and he’s still only 24. Bluff Europe caught up with Phil to talk about his big brain.