It has been a while since my last entry to this poker blog, but that's simply because I have not been involved in any bigger events since the WSOP 2007. Not that I haven't played poker, as a matter of fact the action in Tamarindo has been both fun and plenty!

At the end of 2007 I was close to repeating and defending my Tamarindo Poker Tour Championship. Down to the final three players against the 2005 TPT Champion Diego and the 2007 Moneymker Raul I was in the chiplead, but alas no luck this time. I did win the inaugural title Player of the Year, so it was still a pretty good season.

This year I have been busy setting up my new club in Tamarindo and it is finally open! A great place for social activities, ocean-view, huge pool w/jacuzzi, separate lounge and bar and then a perfect setup in the card room, designed for tournaments and games. I have included my entire library of DVDs and books, my cigar humidor with my own brand, a wine chiller for the members, big flat screen TVs for sports, shows and music. The opening was delayed a number of times due to unfortunate circumstances. The gravest one was the death of my dear sister Helle. She was ill for many years, suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, but now she has peace, God bless her soul.



Before opening my club I made "homecoming" appearance as Tournament Director of the Nordic Open, now a part of the World Series of Backgammon. An amazing experience, ridiculously hard work as always but also fun to be a part of. the TV crew and the entire production was definitely a challenge to work with, but everybody was nice and wanted to make it a succes, and thus it went on to be exactly that! The shows should air on ESPN and Eurosport (later joost.com) some time in June. The photo is from the award ceremony immediately after Szymann had won. Eric Guedj of Partouchegammon.com is congratulating, Gus and I applauding.



This photo was from my first monthly freeroll for the members at the 3 Kings Social Club. Luckily I won it myself, a good sign before the LAPT. Tonight the club is opening the weekly action with the regular Wednesday night Club Ranking tournament (www.3kingsclub.com) and tomorrow I am off to San Jose, stay tuned for news on this page.