QUALIFIERS - Mikko  Manneroos

What's your home town?
Turku, Finland.

How about your education?
I am studying in the Turku School of Economics.

What's your marital status?
I live with my girlfriend.

What do you do for a living?
I’m a student.

How long have you been playing poker?
About three years.

What or who inspired you to start playing?
My friend told me that he’d learned a fun game called Holdem. I lost all my money to him in a few minutes but I was hooked!

How long have you been playing at Bodog?
Couple of months.

Tell us about your best poker win...
It’s this WSOP* ticket plus an online multi-table tournament which I won. Both were worth about the same.

How did you win your seat?
I bought directly in. J-5 was my lucky hand. I got a full house with that and won the seat.

What do you think your chances are of winning the WSOP*?
Well, it is not probably the most likely thing to happen, but I think there is a chance.

Who is your favorite poker player?
I am Finnish, so let's say Patrik Antonius or Juha Helppi.

What would you do if you won?
Go nuts...

What would your tagline be if you turned pro?
In Finland my friends call me "gipsy."

What single story best defines you and your life?
Well, I am quite a normal guy… Hopefully after the World Series I can answer Rocky…

How will you spend your time off in Vegas?
Hopefully I can play in the Main Event as long as possible.

What type of player are you?
It depends. But most of time tight-aggressive.

Have you ever been to Vegas before? If so, any good stories?
Yes I have, in February, but only for four days. That really was too short a time there so I am excited to be back in Vegas for a little longer.