{"id":1742,"date":"2009-12-09T05:22:14","date_gmt":"2009-12-09T10:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/?p=1742"},"modified":"2021-06-23T10:36:04","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T10:36:04","slug":"interview-with-the-party-millionaire-albert-iversen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/interview-with-the-party-millionaire-albert-iversen.html","title":{"rendered":"Interview with the Party millionaire – Albert Iversen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Albert Iversen, ireadyoursoul on Party tables, won the last MonthlyMillion of 2009<\/a> (click for analysis of the play), claiming $200,000. We got in touch with Albert and had a chat on his poker background, and the tournament win itself.<\/p>\n

\"AlbertHow did poker become a part of your life and how long have you been playing for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I started out playing very small sit and go tournaments in high school with my friends, after I watched WPT and Gus Hansen on TV. I have been playing poker for nearly 5 years now, 4 years as a professional.<\/p>\n

What and\/or whom has helped you learn how to play? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I learned by doing, very simple. I also talked some poker strategy with my friends and read some poker forums, but most came from just playing the game and thinking about it.<\/p>\n

What is your style of play? What are your strengths, what are your weaknesses? What area of your game are you trying to improve?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I always play very aggressively, no matter what game I play. I like to think I don’t really have any mayor weaknesses. Maybe I play a little too aggressively sometimes, especially in tournaments.<\/p>\n

How did you get started on PartyPoker?<\/strong><\/p>\n

PartyPoker was one of the first sites I started playing at, and I always liked it. I have been coming and going from the site, but now I got a proper bankroll there, so I guess I will start playing there more again. I have always loved playing the Sunday tournaments there.<\/p>\n

You won $200,000.00 – what will you do with your winnings?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This money won’t change my life. I will just add it to my bankroll and keep playing. I might start playing more tournaments in the future though, especially online.<\/p>\n

Tell me how the tournament went, what were the key moments? What key hands and big decisions did you have to make?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The tournament was pretty smooth sailing for me untill we were about 20 players left. I had a healthy stack all the way up till then. I found some really good spots to steal and it worked out. I was only all in for my tourney life a few times during the tournament, but winning these were obviously all-important. After that my stack went up and down, but I managed to get out ahead. When we got down to short handed I killed the table with superior post-flop skills.<\/p>\n

Tell me about the opponents, what did you think of the level of the play? Who were the most dangerous players you came across and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In general the level of play was low. So many players really wanted to make to money, and I took advantage of that on the bubble. The most dangerous opponents were the ones that didn’t care about the money and only cared about making the best decision.<\/p>\n

What goals do you have as a poker player? Will this experience change the role of poker in your life<\/strong><\/p>\n

I want to win a mayor live tournament! I have a 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place in my career, but I miss 1st place! This won’t really change the role of poker in my life, since it is already taking up all the space.<\/p>\n

What is your advice for players who want to emulate your success in the next Party tournament?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t be afraid to be the bubbleboy! Take advantage of the weaker players.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to Albert, and all the best luck at both the online and offline events! Next PartyPoker MonthlyMillion tournament<\/a> takes place on first Sunday of 2010. Can you take Albert Iversen’s crown?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Albert Iversen, ireadyoursoul on Party tables, won the last MonthlyMillion of 2009 (click for analysis of the play), claiming $200,000. We got in touch with Albert and had a chat on his poker background, and the tournament win itself. How did poker become a part of your life and how long have you been playing<\/p>\n

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