10 Dec 11

Interview With PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship Finalist znah

We catch up with the first player to make the final table of the PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship, heat 1 winner znah.

znah wins Heat 1

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

znah: During the game I didn’t think too much about winning. I played for fun. It was my first live game experience.

Only when the last hand had been played, and I’d seen the showdown, I realised I won the heat. But there was no big excitement about it. I was just glad about going to London once again.

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

znah: For me it was pleasant to play in the TV studio. I didn’t feel too much pressure, although it was a little hot indoors.

It was interesting to see how professional TV staff works.

"I think my opponents don't have a chance; I will win this tournament"

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

znah: London is a very beautiful city. It’s great that I have one more possibility to experience the atmosphere.

As for the Poker Heaven hospitality, I have only positive impressions. Their managers are excellent and friendly. They were together with us on all the parties, we spent some good time.

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

znah: I certainly watched live updates and saw the hands my opponents played. It was not possible to gather enough information, but I could make some general conclusions.

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

znah: Certainly the money factor will put pressure on my decision-making, but I will try to relax and show my best poker as much as possible. 8-max is more preferable for me than 6-max.

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

znah: I think my opponents don't have a chance; I will win this tournament.

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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