In this exclusive interview, Somuchpoker sat down with renowned figure in the world of poker, Tony Dunst, who shared his insights on livestream commentary. He is a WPT commentator, co-host for WPT TV shows, and an ambassador for WPT Global. SMP: What do you think the general audience goes for, coaching experience or entertainment with […]
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[Interview] Reiji Kono on his yearly Las Vegas visits
Online poker player from Japan, Reiji Kono, is back at the World Series of Poker for a third consecutive year. He made his foray into live tournament poker at the 2021 WSOP for his inaugural live series and cashed in five times. Although his results didn’t reach remarkable heights, Kono returned in 2022, and […]
Interview with Heidi May – Professional Poker Player
Heidy May Interviewed by Somuchpoker’s Gaelle Jaudon Somuchpoker: So, first simple question, where in Australia do you come from, and what brought you to the poker community? Heidi May: I’m from Tasmania, a Southern island. It’s really mountainous and with lots of nice solitary beaches, I love it here. I started playing around 20 years […]
Interview with Ana Marquez – Professional Poker Player
Ana Marquez Interviewed by Somuchpoker’s Gaelle Jaudon Somuchpoker: You signed with ACR around 1 year and a half ago now, what’s the best part of being in their team? Ana Marquez: Yeah I signed not long after the WSOP of 2021. What I particularly love is that it’s a very family-type organization. People are really […]
Interview: Filipino pro David Erquiaga on Action PH Poker Coaching Academy
Many recognize David Erquiaga as the 2022 breakout player from the Philippines and WPT Prime Cambodia Main Event champion. In addition to his table success, Erquiaga is a poker coach for Action PH Poker Coaching Academy. Although the academy attracts mainly Filipino players, the classes are available to anyone and everyone willing to learn, and […]
Hong Kong Game Club founder Ricky Cheung: pioneering international festivals in Hong Kong
International poker festivals are making their way to Hong Kong and steering it in is Ricky Cheung, founder of Hong Kong Game Club. Somuchpoker had a chance to talk to Cheung about his poker room, what it offers, and what players have to look forward to. SMP: When did you start the Hong Kong Game […]
Ashley Frank ‘PokerfaceAsh’
Ashley Frank Interviewed by Somuchpoker’s Gaelle Jaudon Somuchpoker: You recently moved to Texas for poker, which is the place to be right now to play, as we’ve recently interviewed many other players like Andrew Neeme, Doug Polk or Cedrric Trevino “poker_traveler,” who have done the same. Poker rooms are booming in the state. So how […]
On the spot with Winfred Yu – Poker Dream creator
Emerging from the pandemic on a mission, poker player and businessman Winfred Yu created a new brand called Poker Dream. The brand launched in Malaysia in late-July 2022 then two months after, staged its second in Hoi An, Vietnam. In this interview, Yu gives us insight on his new project, why there is a need […]
Cedrric Trevino (PokerBros pro player, WSOPC Main Event Tulsa 3rd place with 82k & 66th place in the WSOP Main Event with 121k
Cedrric Trevino: PokerBros pro player – just finished in 3rd place in the WSOPC Main Event Tulsa for 82k and got the 66th place in the WSOP Main Event this summer for 121k Somuchpoker: You’re from Texas, where there is a lot of live poker and you’ve been playing since around 2003. With so much experience […]
Interview with Marc Joseph – Monster Jam Poker Tour CEO
South African poker player and Monster Jam Poker Tour CEO, Marc Joseph, found time to chat with Somuchpoker about the growth of poker in his country and why everyone should come out and visit. *All photos courtesy of Monster Jam Poker Tour SMP: What’s the poker scene like in South Africa? Joseph: When poker […]