Bluff: Hey Trond, I can see poker has been going very good for you these days. You have been the hottest player in the European Poker Tour. You have 3 EPT finals, and win at the Masters Classics for almost $900,000. Tell me about all these accomplishments. Do you feel like you’re at the top of your game right now?
Trond: I don’t know actually. This is my first season, but I guess it will be hard to do the same or better things next year. I won’t play that much next season either.
Bluff: Why won’t you play as much?
Trond: It’s really hard to be a professional poker player in Norway. We have to pay taxes on all of our winnings, and we can’t write anything off. Since I am a non-sponsored player, it is very hard to handle a dry period in the tournament scene. I’ve already bought an apartment, and won’t be risking all of my money in tournaments. I will play some tourneys, and stick mostly to online games. Correct me if my English is not good.
Bluff: No your English is great. Have you ever thought about moving to Las Vegas? I'm assuming it’s a lot cheaper, and there are plenty of fish for you!
Trond: Hehe! It has gone through my mind, and maybe I will do it in a couple of years. Not at the moment though.
Bluff: Speaking of Vegas, you know the WSOP is coming up soon. Are you going to play any events out there? If so, what ones are you looking forward to?
Trond: Yes, I will go to Vegas this year. That will be my last trip on my own money. I will take a break, and see what I should do next year. I will play all the NLHE events with a buy in of $1,500 or more. I will also play some smaller PLO events, because I love the game.
Bluff: It seems like everyone is falling in love with Pot Limit Omaha these days.
Trond: It’s a great game, with a lot of mind games if you’re playing shorthanded, LOVE IT!
Bluff: What’s your living situation looking like for Vegas? Are you going to get a hotel, or house with friends?
Trond: BellagioOOOooOOOo!
Bluff: Are you going to room by yourself then?
Trond: Yes, I’m going to have to grind cash games to pay for the bill at the casino!
Bluff: It definitely can become very expensive. What limits do you usually play live or online?
Trond: It all depends on what I’m comfortable with. My favorite stakes are 25/50 USD/EUR, but I play 5/10 and up to 50/100 if the games are good.
Bluff: Besides playing poker what do you like to do in your spare time?
Trond: I like to watch football and play golf. I also won't say no to a good party!
Bluff: Haha! Good choice of sports. I don't think many people would say no to a good party. What is Trond’s beverage of choice?
Trond: A good Danish draft beer is sweet.
Bluff: I don’t think I have ever had one, but I’m not sure. I am not a big beer drinker, I prefer liquor.
Trond: You have never tried a Carlsberg?!
Bluff: Nope, I definitely will though! Is it true that Scandinavian women are the most beautiful in the world?
Trond: Yes, Scandinavian women are absolutely beautiful, but they're not that good on partying.
Bluff: I see, I still think I would rather have a gorgeous woman, rather than one that can just party.
Trond: Then a Scandinavian woman is an excellent choice for you!
Bluff: Nice, I’ll take that into consideration when looking for my future bride! Now on to the Bluff Final Five…. What is pumping in your headphones while your pwning donkeys?
Trond: That depends, if I’m awake, like now, it’s more R&B. In 5 hrs it is ACID, BoOM BoOM BASS BASS BANG BANG!
Bluff: What the in the world is ACID?
Trond: Thrashy, techno, crazy upbeat music. It’s the kind of music clears my head when I’m sleepy. J
Bluff: Good enough. Do you believe luck is a factor in poker, and do you have any rituals to avoid bad luck?
Trond: Of course! Luck is a factor in poker on a short term, but in the long run the luck disappears. In cash games the luck isn’t that much of a factor. In live tournaments it all depends on a 4 day NO reload session. That’s why it is important to avoid coin flip situations; you don’t need to gamble with your whole stack.
Bluff: If you could bust anyone or take there whole bankroll, whose would it be?
Trond: LOL! It doesn’t matter to me. Dollars are dollars, and euros are euros.
Bluff: So no one in particular?
Trond: No, I don’t have any archenemies in poker. I just have a lot of opponents that I respect, but I still want their money!
Bluff: What celebrities would you like to have in your entourage?
Trond: Cascada who sings the song Everytime We Touch!
Bluff: The final question that we always like to ask: Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Scarlett Johansson, or Giselle Bundchen?
Trond: ALBAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Bluff: Why her?
Trond: If you seriously don’t know, you are obviously gay.
Bluff: LOL!
Trond: So you're gay?
Bluff: lolol. No. Jessica is hot as hell, but there’s just something about Scarlett!
Trond: Hehe! I understand that. There is something about her, which makes her freaking gorgeous. Alba is more straight forward though.
Bluff: Thanks for taking the time to talk with us at Bluff. We wish you the best of luck Trond.
Trond: Thanks!
|
