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Olironhead Interview: $300 No Limit Holdem Event in Tunica Top Finisher

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ID: NewJane
Type: Interview

NewJane: Congratulations on your excellent finish at the Live Tour event! Tell us about the event that qualified you for the Live Tour Final tourney next year

Olironhead: The event was the $300 no limit in Tunica. It had 843 entries, I finished 4th

NewJane: Tell us some interesting facts about your life, such as place of employment, family matters, hobbies, or educational background.

Olironhead: I own some tire and automotive stores in South Carolina. I have two beautiful daughters, Sydney age 9 and Savannah age 6. They are great kids, spending time with my girls is the best.

NewJane: Give us a little glimpse into your poker background. How long have you played? Do you prefer online play or live? Where is your favorite place to play live? Do you like tournaments or ring games? What is your game of choice?

Olironhead: I have played about 15 yrs, prefer live, definitely tourneys. 7 stud is my best game

NewJane: How long have you been a member of PSO?

Olironhead: 6 months

NewJane: What do you think was your greatest strength in the tourney? Your biggest weakness?

Olironhead: Only playing premium hands shortstacked is my strength; not pushing hard enough with best hand when I have chips is my weakness.

NewJane: Do you remember any key hands you want to tell us about? Positive or Negative outcomes?

Olironhead: I had A-J suited late in tourney with 30K. I raised to 12k and someone came over to 25k with 3 players in. I folded and she had A-A.

NewJane: What are some of the differences you notice in online play as opposed to live play?

Olironhead: Online tourneys has sloppy, wild play early, but actually better play later than live.

NewJane: If you could have dinner with any current poker tourney pro, who would it be and what would be the question you would ask first?

Olironhead: Johnnie Chan-would you bankroll me?

NewJane: What poker books have helped your game?

Olironhead: Actually, I never read one.

NewJane: What new poker games are you interested in learning?

Olironhead: razz

NewJane: Here is your chance to address anything I neglected to ask that you are dying to share.

Olironhead: I feel Sharla does a great job, very professional and she is just a lot of fun away from tables.

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