'I'm not superstitious but I love a massage at the table - it gets me in the zone'.Byline: Tony Bloom Anthony (Tony) Grant "The Lizard" Bloom (born 20 March 1970 in Brighton, Sussex) is a professional poker player from London, England. He has also made a name for himself as a successful sports trader and property investor. Age? 39. What is your nickname? The Lizard - I was given it by an old friend who claimed I had alligator alligator, large aquatic reptile of the genus Alligator, in the same order as the crocodile. There are two species—a large type found in the S United States and a small type found in E China. Alligators differ from crocodiles in several ways. blood. Where are you based? London. How long have you been playing Hold'em/poker? I suppose I've been playing for 20 years - poker is a hobby for me. What is your biggest win? My first major win was in 2004, in the Crown Australasian Poker Championship (AUS AUS abbr. Army of the United States $426,500) in Melbourne. In 2005 I won the VC Poker Cup in London 2005 (pounds 200,000). [In January Bloom was second in the AUS $100,000 No Limit Hold'em Challenge at the Aussie Millions Poker Championship (AUS$600,000) also in Melbourne] What is your favourite casino? My favourite has to be the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia. Describe your playing style It is difficult to say - it varies according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. who I'm playing and what stage I'm at in a tournament. Different gears are needed at differenS t stages. Any superstitions? I use a gold lizard as my card protector and I do like to have a massage at the table while I play. It's just something I enjoy, it gets me in the zone. What triggered your interest in poker? I first started playing poker at university in Manchester. I remember playing with friends and getting out and about in casinos. What is your day job? I'm chairman of Brighton & Hove Hove (hōv), city (1991 pop. 65,587), East Sussex, SE England. It is a modern residential seaside resort. Albion football club. [Bloom also owns horses and launched Premierbet in 2002 before selling it three years later.] Who is your poker hero? Phil Ivey Phil Ivey (born February 1 1976 in Riverside, California) is an American professional poker player. Early years Ivey grew up in New Jersey[1] and crafted his game playing skills amongst his co-workers at a New Brunswick, New Jersey telemarketing firm in the stands out - he has an aura. Favourite poker phrase? All-in What's the best bit of poker advice given or received? Never be afraid of anyone at the poker table A poker table is a table specifically designed for playing card games, usually poker. It is often covered with baize which is a type of felt, or speed cloth, a teflon-coated fabric that helps the cards slide easily across the surface. . Recommend a poker book or film? Lee Nelson's strategy books. Name an up-and-coming player? I'm not a professional player, they'd have a better idea of the emerging talent. As far as I can work out it could be any one of the hundreds of young Scandos out there. What do you do in your downtime? Playing and watching sports or a quiet night out with my wife. CAPTION(S): Tony Bloom, aka The Lizard, began playing poker at university |
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