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Get to Know Madison's Paul Ranola
Earlier today the MSPT held their last $250 qualifier into the Main Event. It started bright and early in the morning, and one man that was there was Paul Ranola, who made the hour-long drive from Madison. Ranola was planning to buy into the Main Event if necessary, but there was no need for that as he was one of the lucky 20 players or so to win a seat.
"I'm amateur player who's played since 2000, but only in the past couple years have taken it more seriously by trying to analyze my game more to improve," Ranola told PokerNews. "I love the challenge and complexity of the game."
Married with two young kids, ages three and five, Ranola doesn't get to play as often as he'd like between spending time with his family and running his business, but for the MSPT he made it a point to play.
"I don't play a whole lot because of my family and a business I own with a business partner that specializes in online video production, located in Madison, WI," Ranola said. "I haven't had much success in the game but I love playing, experimenting and studying the game."