Poker Player Interviews

PokerNews conducts exclusive interviews with the world’s top poker professionals and tournament winners. This section contains our archive of poker player interviews.
Seat Open With

Seat Open with Celina Lin Part Two

Team PokerStars Pro Celina Lin discusses poker's recent growth in Asia and offers her advice for any difficulties women may have in such a male-dominated industry.

Sam Trickett and Jason Mercier

Sam Trickett Discusses High Stakes Cash Game at Aussie Millions

Sam Trickett takes some time to discuss his participation in the big Aussie Millions cash game and his rise to poker stardom.

Randy Dorfman

My First: Randy Dorfman Discusses the 2011 Aussie Millions

In our latest "My First" piece, we feature Randy Dorfman, who recounts his first trip to the Aussie Millions where he made the Main Event final table and finished in fifth place.

Seat Open with Brendon Rubie

Seat Open with Brendon Rubie Part Two

Australian poker pro Brendon Rubie talks about the highs, and the absolute lows, throughout his poker career in the second part of this two-part series.

Seat Open With Brendon Rubie

Seat Open with Brendon Rubie Part One

Aussie Brendon Rubie isn't just talented at poker. Check out this edition of Seat Open where Brendon opens up about his life before becoming a poker pro.

Peter Costa

Where Are They Now: 2003 Aussie Millions Champion Peter Costa

We sat down with 2003 Aussie Millions Main Event champion Peter Costa to find out what he's been up to since his big win.

Allen Bari

Off the Felt with Allen Bari

We recently sat down with Allen Bari to talk a little poker, smashing laptops, and MMA fighting.

Seat Open With

Seat Open with Liv Boeree Part Two

Big wins in poker can be life changing. For Liv Boeree, that would be an understatement. She talks about winning EPT San Remo in part two of Seat Open.

Seat Open with Liv Boeree

Seat Open with Liv Boeree Part One

Have you ever wondered what Team PokerStars Pro Liv Boeree's life was like before all of her poker success? Liv talks about that in the first of this two-part Seat Open series.

Seat Open With

Seat Open With Kevin MacPhee Part Two

Kevin MacPhee discusses his life with Liv Boeree and what he expects from the rest of his life.

Maria Ho

Off the Felt with Maria Ho

We recently sat down with Maria Ho to talk a little poker, Australia, and her adventures.

Seat Open with McLean Karr

Seat Open with McLean Karr Part Two

In Part 2 of Seat Open With McLean Karr, he discusses how he transitioned to poker and what the future holds.

Tristan Wade

My First: Tristan Wade Wins a Gold Bracelet

In this edition of My First, PokerNews talks to Tristan Wade about winning his first World Series of Poker gold bracelet.

Seat Open With

Seat Open with McLean Karr Part One

Professional poker player McLean Karr gives you the inside scoop on his life, how he got into poker, and being in the Air Force Academy.

Seat Open With

Seat Open with André Akkari Part Two

Brazilian Team PokerStars Pro André Akkari talks about the evolution of his poker career, what his plans for the future are and how he gives a little back to the community.

Seat Open With

Seat Open with André Akkari Part One

In the first of this two-part series, Brazilian Team PokerStars Pro André Akkari opens up about his life before poker and his unconventional way of discovering the game.

Aaron Kanter

Where Are They Now: 2005 WSOP Main Event Final Tablist, Aaron Kanter

We caught up with 2005 WSOP final tablist, Aaron Kanter, to see what he's been up to since the poker boom and how the final table changed his life.

Joe Sebok

Off the Felt with Joe Sebok

We recently sat down with Joe Sebok to talk a little poker, family secrets, and his new pup.

Pius Heinz

Preparing for the 2011 World Series of Poker November Nine: Pius Heinz

Each year the final tablists of the WSOP Main Event take a four-month hiatus before reconvening in November. Find out what Pius Heinz has done to prepare.

Lauren Kling

Off the Felt with Lauren Kling

We recently sat down with Lauren Kling to talk a little poker, Pilates, and halloween costumes.

Brent Hanks

Off the Felt with Brent Hanks

We recently sat down with Brent Hanks to talk poker, his ideal boy band, and a little Saved by the Bell.

Phillip Hilm

Where Are They Now: 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event Final Tablist, Phillip Hilm

Taking a look at past World Series of Poker Main Event Final Tablists. For this edition, we spoke with 2007 WSOP ninth-place finisher, Philip Hilm.

Eoghan O'Dea

Preparing for the 2011 World Series of Poker November Nine: Eoghan O'Dea

We caught up with 2011 World Series of Poker November Niner, Eoghan O'Dea, to see what he's been doing to prepare for the upcoming final table.

Mike "goleafsgoeh" Leah

2011 WCOOP: Mike "goleafsgoeh" Leah Talks Bracelet Wins and Main Event Chops

Mike "goleafsgoeh" Leah discusses his WCOOP bracelet and his massive score in the Main Event.

Martin Staszko

Preparing for the 2011 World Series of Poker November Nine: Martin Staszko

We caught up with 2011 World Series of Poker November Nine chip leader, Martin Stasko, to see what he's been doing to prepare for the upcoming final table.

Randal Flowers

Off the Felt with Randal Flowers

We recently sat down with Randal Flowers to talk a little poker, prop bets, and pick up lines.

Eric Baldwin

Off the Felt with Eric "basebaldy" Baldwin

We sat down with Eric Baldwin to talk a little poker, the art to carving out a creepy mustache, and assembling the dream team of poker players in softball.

Matt Savage

Off the Felt with Matt Savage

We sat down with Matt Savage to learn a little more about what he does off the felt. We talked about poker, the Spice Girls, and golf.

Peter Jetten

Off the Felt with Peter Jetten

We sat down with Peter Jetten to learn a little more about what he does off the felt. We talked about koala bears, dancing, and his love for food.

Las Vegas Life with Kristy Arnett: Goodbye 2010

Kristy takes a look back at 2010 and shares a few of her favorite videos from the year.

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