The Atlanta Poker Club would like to recognize the past two APC season champions as they get ready to test their skills in Tunica, MS next month. Jim Burns and Willie Beamin both won seats to play in a $550.00 WSOP or WPT event by winning the APC Season 11 and 10 championships respectively. Here is a quick interview with them and we wish them the best of luck at becoming the first Atlanta Poker Club members to win a professional tournament.
Jim Burns
Q: Jim, what tournament wil you be playing in?
A: I will be playing in the WPT tournament at the Gold Strike on Janurary 12th.
Q: How long have you been playing poker?
A: I’ve been playing poker since I was a kid, but playing NLTH for about 2 years.
Q: Who is your favorite Pro poker player?
A: Daniel Negraneu. He has a great drive to win, yet he can take a beat if he is out played or out drawn.
Q: Do you have any goals you wish to accomplish with the APC?
A: I want to represent the APC by making the money in Tunica. In season 12 I would like to make All-Stars and have 2 wins.
Willie Beamin
Q: Willie, what tournament wil you be playing in?
A: I will be playing in the WSOP tournament on Janurary 12th.
Q: Who is your favorite poker player?
A: Phil Ivey.
Q: What advice could you give a new APC member starting out?
A: Always pay attention to other peoples action.
Q: What other goals would you like to accomplish with the APC?
A: I would like to win All-Stars.
Thank you Jim and Willie for taking some time to answer some questions. All of us at the APC wish you the best of luck in Tunica and we hope you do well. Be sure to keep track of these and other APC players results from Tunica on the APC Forum.
