Rob Keizo Pulling Double Duty on Day 1
Rob Keizo headed off to the lunch break with a stack of around 40,000, but his focus today isn't on this tournament just yet.
Keizo is still alive and at the final table of the $1,200 New England Poker Championship, where he and seven others are chasing the $30,000 top prize and Jordan Fishman Cup. For the Boston local, the last few days have been quite a ride.
"I'm having the time of my life. I'm really enjoying it. Lots of great players. The final table is just stacked with some good people," Keizo, who is sixth of eight to begin the final table, said.
Keizo runs an education company, leading a group of teachers based in the United States who have students in Asia. He started playing poker online during the Moneymaker boom, but just started taking live poker seriously within the last year. He qualified for the $35,000 Championship through charity events a few times a week.
For someone with an educational background, the strategy and camaraderie of the game appeal to him the most. "The game is just amazing. You're constantly learning. Obviously, I run an education company so learning is very important to me. The camaraderie is a very close second. A lot of different characters. A lot of smart people. A lot of funny people. It's really enjoyable," he said.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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40,000
10,000
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10,000 |