12 Dec 11

Interview With PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship Finalist Martin77BG

Martin77BG of Bulgaria has already won one televised tournament, this week in London he will be going for the double, at the final table of the PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship.

Heat 7 Champion Martin77BG

PokerStrategy.com: How did it feel to win heat 7?

Martin77BG: The feeling is great of course, I had only positive thoughts about this heat.

PokerStrategy.com: What was the experience of playing in the TV studio like?

Martin77BG: It was great, the staff were really good, only the space in the studio was limited and it was really hot in there.

PokerStrategy.com: Did you enjoy coming to London and the Poker Heaven hospitality?

Martin77BG: Yes, the trip was fine and everybody was very nice… especially Colin from Poker Heaven.

PokerStrategy.com: Have you checked out the live ticker to see what your final table opponents will be like?

Martin77BG: Of course, I followed their performance and will make conclusions about their play.

PokerStrategy.com: Will your strategy be different because it's a different format than the heat?

Martin77BG: I adjust my strategy on the spot, depending on what cards I get and how the other players act.

"I proved to my friends that it wasn’t just luck when I won the first final"

PokerStrategy.com: Do you think you have a good chance at winning?

Martin77BG: Anyone could come first if he doesn’t face variance.

PokerStrategy.com: You ran really well in your heat, was it as easy as it looked?

Martin77BG: Yes, luck was on my side. I managed to double up fast and that gave me more possibilities to play and put pressure on my opponents. All was well, definitely.

PokerStrategy.com: How does it feel to make your second televised final?

Martin77BG: The feeling… happiness and pride – I proved to my friends from the neighborhood, with whom I play poker on Fridays, that it wasn’t just luck when I won the first final.

PokerStrategy.com: What would it be like to be a double TV champion?

Martin77BG: I think there is only one way I could feel and that is HAPPY and with even more self-confidence.

What is the PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship?

This event is our first televised poker tournament, in partnership with PokerHeaven. It is going to be broadcast on the Poker Channel in early 2012.

Last month the Poker Channel filmed seven heats of six players, with the winner of each heat progressing to the final in December.

Waiting at the final table will be PokerStrategy.com CEO Dominik Korn Kofert, as well as a $42,000 prize pool, which includes a $20,000 first prize.

Where Can I Watch It?

You can watch the final table as it happens on December 13 at 15:00 GMT, as we will be hosting a live stream from the studios of the Poker Channel in London.

Watch & Discuss The Live Stream In Our Community Forum.

After the event is over, you will be able to watch the shows in full on the Poker Channel in early 2012. Visit The Poker Channel to find out where you can watch it where you are.

$3,000 Poker Heaven Freeroll

To celebrate the PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship Final table, Poker Heaven will be hosting a $3,000 freeroll alongside the Live Stream.

• Name: PS $3k Freeroll
• Freeroll starts: December 13, 19:00 GMT
• Registration starts: December 13, 16:00 GMT
• Prize pool: $3,000 cash
• Game type: No Limit Hold'em
• No deposit necessary!
• Restrictions: Password, which will be released in the live stream community forum thread on the day before the tournament.

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