QUALIFIERS - Bryan  Walker

What's your home town?
I live in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How about your education?
I've got a BA in economics from Centre College, Ohio.

What's your marital status?
I'm currently single.

What do you do for a living?
I'm a business development manager for a travel agency but in my spare time I coach high school football, girls' lacrosse, and of course, play poker.

Any kids?
No.

How long have you been playing poker?
Five years.

What or who inspired you to start playing?
A good friend of mine from college turned pro and that was enough incentive!

How long have you been playing at Bodog?
Three years. I'm more of a sports gambler than poker player, but trying to play more lately.

Tell us about your best poker win...
Definitely winning my World Series seat. I've won a few $12Ks on Bodog and about $5K on Full Tilt.

How did you win your seat?
I qualified through a $250 one-seat guarantee on my first attempt. I was so pumped, really it seemed like it happened very quickly. Early on I caught a couple breaks and just rolled late. It ended when I woke up to K-K against his J-J. Decided to go out to Vegas this past weekend to celebrate.

What do you think your chances are of winning the WSOP*?
Better than most!

Who is your favorite poker player?
Josh Arieh.

What would you do if you won?
I'd buy a resort.

How much would you need to win to make you quit your job?
I will always coach high school or college football every fall for the rest of my life. But winning $250K or more would persuade me to quit my main job.

What would your tagline be if you turned pro?
Not sure... maybe "sky"walker or Gonzo.

What single story best defines you and your life?
Hopefully it hasn't been written yet.

How will you spend your time off in Vegas?
I will probably hit the bars and just enjoy the vacation with friends.

What type of player are you?
Honestly, I switch it up a lot, but I'd have to say I'm pretty tight.

What are you expecting from Vegas during this World Series?
I've been to Vegas the last few springs and have a few good stories to tell. No big gambling wins though. I'm expecting this to be the best trip yet by far, and already have a few friends headed out to make a time of it.