A Short Talk With Viktor Blom
Viktor Blom's table is going to be the feature table, so you'll be able to enjoy some live-streaming "Isildur1" action in about 10 minutes. On a recent break before his table moved, we had the chance to talk to Blom:
Viktor, how's the tournament going for you so far?
It's going good. I've been moved to a crazy table, so there've been a lot of big pots. It's been fun, really. I like it when there's things happening at the table. I'm having a good time for sure.
You're being moved to the feature table after the break. Do you like playing under the bright lights?
I don't really like it because it's so hot up there. On top of that, it's gonna take a lot of time for each hand to finish so we'll play less hands. I just prefer a normal table, but it is what it is.
You've done well in tournaments in the past, but do you enjoy them?
I enjoy them, but the first day is tough for me. I don't have a lot of patience, but when you go deep I think it's more fun to be in a tournament than in a cash game.
We talked to Sam Trickett on the last break, and he's going to play the Big One for One Drop this summer at the World Series of Poker. Is that on your mind?
Yeah, of course it's on my mind, but I haven't thought about it too much. I don't know yet, to be honest. I think I'll be at the World Series this year, but I'm not a 100 percent sure yet, though. It sucks so much that it's right in the middle of the summer. It's crazy as I won't be able to enjoy the World Cup that way. I didn't go last year but we'll see, I might be there.
Lastly, how are things online for you these days?
There have been some good games lately but I haven't been doing too well. I think I'm up some for the year, but I lost some back. It's going OK, I guess.