RUNE VIKA
We would like you to meet Rune Vika from Norway. In the Unibet poker client he is known as fiskegarn (fishing net). Clearly he hopes to catch some fish before the day is over…
Rune took part in Unibet Norway`s Euro 2008 poker promotion on the Norwegian site. The 1st prize for this campaign was a trip for 2 people to New York. When we called Rune up to congratulate him on his winnings he said thank you and then added: Can I change the New York trip for a seat at the Unibet Open, please?
That shows exactly what the poker team is hoping for; that Unibet Open is shaping up to become a poker happening that poker players want to be part of!
Rune is 45 years old, and originally comes from Oslo, the capital of Norway. Today he lives with his wife and two children in Sörumsand, just north of Oslo.
What is your ambition with Unibet Open?
- I want to play as good as I can. If lady luck is with me I am confident I will get a chance to end up in the money. But to be friend with Lady Luck over 3 days is probably very hard. I don’t have any experience playing these kinds of tournaments, but believe me I am so looking forward to it!
What kind of tournaments have you played earlier?
- Two years ago I took part in the Norwegian Championschips (played in Gotheburg, Sweden). That was a good experience, but I didn’t end in the money. Other than that I have played small tournaments in local poker clubs. These are tournaments with 40 players. The blinds and actions goes much faster I reckon.
What will be the big challenge for you at Unibet Open?
- Most definitely to get used to the long blind intervals. Even tough I consider being patient as one of my strength – that will really be tested with these long blinds intervals. I know that when I get tired I can rush judgments and go wrong. I need to stay focus and if possible will practice on that.
Tell us about your poker alias at Unibet Poker?
- My alias is “fiskegarn” (fishing net). There is nothing more to it than that I hope to catch some fish…
You have been with Unibet since May 2005. What do you think about our poker product?
- For me it has only been Unibet. I started playing when Unibet was part of the B2B network. When you changed to Prima (MicroGaming) I was doubtful if I should go with you because I liked playing at B2B. But I came along and within the first month at Prima I had won 5 tournaments. I like everything with Unibet. You have nice campaign, good bonuses, a variety of games and the possibilities to be entertained are so many. Even tough I don’t play as much poker as before Unibet remains my favourite!
Do you play other poker games than Texas Hold`em?
- Oh yes. Hold`em is actually not my favourite game. I prefer Omaha High/Low and who knows maybe I can beat Jan Olav Sjåvik at that game one day? Or maybe not?
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