Winner of Maria Ladies Side Event - Unibet Open Prague

Congratulations to Nathalie Kham - The Winner of the Maria Ladies Side Event at the Unibet Open in Prague in early August.

Here is a short interview with the winner!

Nathalie, could you please introduce yourself?
Sure! My name is Nathalie, I’m 27 and I’m living and working in Paris.
 
Tell us about more about You and Poker…
I have been playing poker for the last 2 years. At the beginning I was playing with friends, but I was more looking at them than playing. Observing the way they were playing was really helpful. After a while, I started to play and I found this game very funny ! I practiced a bit and then I opened an account on the internet to play cash game. That’s how I started to raise my bank roll.

What do you like in Poker?
Poker is fun! You can play with friends, family, in cash game, in tournament, … I really like this game because there are a lot of aspects you need to consider when you are playing. You have to take into account, your strategy but also the one of your opponents. There is a lot of mind game involved and that’s make the difference, it is not only a matter of cards.

What about girls playing Poker?
It is getting better and better! In France, there is a good opening of Poker for ladies. Various poker rooms have already created exclusive female tournaments. More and more women are coming and trying poker which is a good thing because at the end, it is a very masculine environment !
 
Do you prefer to play poker in a mixed tournament or with girls only?
Huuuum… interesting question. I would say that I prefer to play in a mixed tournament because if you win, no one can contest your victory saying “ it was a tournament for girls only”… Indeed, this kind of comment still exists…But there is something unique that I like with Ladies only tournament… the atmosphere ! Girls are playing seriously but in such a good mood and friendly atmosphere. This is more relax and open to discussion!

 
Talking about Ladies Only Tournament…. You won the Maria Poker Event of Prague. Congratulations!!
I could not believe it!! I could really not believe it. I was not even sure to play it at the beginning. I just came to have fun but nothing serious… I had absolutely no idea that I would go so far. After the finale table, all my friends were around me and we really took the time to celebrate this! It was definitely a good moment.

 
How did you reach the Finale Table?
Good question! I am still wondering (lol). My tournament was a bit up and down, did not have good cards or did not hit anything on the board… but I finally made it. The last head’s up against the Spanish ladies was quite interesting. She was playing quite seriously but still in a good atmosphere. This was definitely  a good poker tournament.

What about your prize pool? £1,700… Any idea of the way you are going to spend it?
For the moment I just save it, it is not a big amount which will change my life ! I might invest a bit in my poker bankroll ….

Last word you would like to share with us?
Just to say thank you to the whole team of Unibet and Maria. It is always a pleasure to come on Unibet Open, always a good organization and good fun. Keep up the good work and see you in Valencia!