A journalist from Estonia, Janar Kiivramees began playing poker a two years ago after writing a feature article about another poker player; Imre Leibold. “He was nice enough to lend me some books,” recalls Janar, “and I got hooked.” Janar prefers playing tournaments online, cash games live and enjoys Fixed Limit Texas Holdem Tournaments and No Limit Texas Holdem cash games. Generally, Janar plays more cash games than tournaments. Previously, Janar won four consecutive No Limit Texas Holdem tournaments at the local casino and of the last four Estonian poker festivals, he has achieved three wins from three separate warm-up events. Janar was actually confused when he won a $5000 PokerNews Cup Australia Freeroll because “it was really close and I was pretty sure I came second.” Janar considers his win “a pretty bizarre experience but at least with a happy ending.” Janar celebrated his win by opening a bottle of Bailey’s, calling some of his friends before writing another article about online poker. Janar considers collecting classic movies, reading and online marketing as his hobbies. This will be his first visit to Australia and his first appearance at a major online poker tournament. We wish Janar the best of luck for the 2007 PokerNews Cup Australia.