This (almost) famous sit-n-go multi-tabler has busted out of the Main Event in 6th place. We caught up with him just as he was escaping the clutches of the media, and had him feed us some words.
So why don't you tell me what's going on - you just won a lot of money!
I'm ecstatic. All my friends are with me, I gave it my best shot. You know, I played it the best I could - they're all great people. They're giving their hardest too, it's not like I'm the only one here. Every single one of them gave their heart and soul.
I did my best to adapt and I'm glad for my finish. I could have gotten seventh, could have gotten eighth, could have gotten ninth, but I got sixth, you know? I deserve more than - I mean, I got more than I deserve.
Did you play the same way today than you do when you play, say, 26, 46 sit-n-gos?
Absolutely. Well, those I play a little bit tighter cause I don't have enough time to really spread out my decisions. But, I was able to play just as well as I did three months ago when I started playing tournaments professionally online.
So I'm ecstatic, I'm thrilled, I'm just happy I was able to give it my full shot.
So tell me about the hand you went out on.
Um, I'm pretty sure I was ahead of Jerry's range. And he put out so much pre-flop that I had to get it in. You know, if I just called there was so much in the pot. It would have been a losing play if I just called. I'd rather push him off the hand and increase my stack by like, 30% and if he calls anyway it's a raise.
But he will fold to a certain amount that's higher. I really thought about it. But I would do that move over and over again. It's just textbook to me, you know? That's just the textbook way to go at it. I'm glad I was able to take it well and I'm glad that he's doing well. And I'm proud of him. And I hope he gets it, for his family. And now he stands a really good chance of winning it.
What are you gonna do with the money?
Uh, I have no idea. First figure out how I'm gonna handle the tax and stuff. I now have the money to do what I wanna do in life. I have a passion for poker. I'll see where it takes me the next couple of years.
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And there you have it. With Khan eliminated, only one of my picks remain alive in the tournament: Alex Kravchenko. Let's hope the Russian can hold on!
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