Every month ClubWPT runs online poker satellite tournaments that gives VIP members the chance to qualify for a WPT Main Event. Ranging from $5,000 for WPT Borgata Poker Open seat to $27,000 for a WPT World Championship experience, these qualifiers give regular poker players the chance to get their name engraved on the WPT Champions Cup and win life-changing prize money atthe same time.
This time around, ClubWPT is proud to introduce ClubWPT qualifier Steve Burns, who won a $5,000 package for WPT Legends of Poker. Scheduled to take place at The Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles on Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2013, this $3,500 buy-in event drew 622 entrants last year and awarded $500,000 to eventual WPT Champion Josh Hale.
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We had a chance to chat a bit with Steve and get him to tell us a little bit about himself. Check out his profile below and make sure to tune in to WPT Live Updates to follow his progress and see if he can live the dream.
How old are you?
46
Where do you live?
Collierville TN (near Memphis)
What do you do for a living?
FedEx manager
How long have you been playing poker?
Since high school, but only 10 years of Texas Hold’em.
How long have you been a ClubWPT VIP member?
Off and on for a year.
What’s your favorite poker game?
Pot Limit Omaha
Have you played any other poker tournaments before?
Yes, but only small buy-in tourneys in Tunica.
If so, did you finish in the money?
Yes, won a few as well.
Who is your favorite poker professional and why?
No real favorite, but [Chris] Moneymaker is th emost inspirational for an amateur like me.
Is there anyone you’re excited to meet during your time at the Legends of Poker?
Vince [Van Patten] and Mike [Sexton], Royal Flush Girls
Is there any poker player you wouldn’t want to see at your poker table?
Johnny Chan
What would you consider a successful performance at the tournament?
Winning it all is the goal, but making the final table or cashing would be considered successful to me.