An interview with Lester Edoc
Publish date: December 8, 2021

Hey, poker playas!

This time it is the man who needs no introduction. He is after all one of the top players of the Philippines and there is no doubting that.

He has played in multiple countries. Won multiple events and is recognized as a great player on both local and international events.

He had just recently arrived from Las Vegas. Although he was not able to run deep and secure a bracelet. This man would definitely be one of the few that could secure a bracelet in time.

Here is what he has to say on the latest deep run in the Pokerstars Live special tournament Main event.

Coffee cups and Q’s

How did you started playing poker?

It all started in Baguio when I was running home games.

What was the turning point where you made the decision to play poker seriously?

 When I started winning!

Why do you love poker?

Playing poker is my job. I enjoy playing so I have to study and love it.

We heard you just came from Las Vegas, how was the trip?

No good result  this year, There are a lot of things I have to learn before going back next year. Las Vegas Is where the toughest players in the world play. it not easy hence I need to prepare harder. 

What made you decide to play the PS tournament

I always play Pokerstars events here in our country. 

Coming in on day 2 with the mid stack. Did you think you would run deep in the tourney?

I always play to win, I always target first the first place. 

Who was your toughest opponent on day 2?

my toughest opponent is the player who had the nuts✌ and the luck🍀.

You went heads up with Elmo for the championship, what are your thought on him?

I enjoy playing HU with elmo, he is a fun guy. I learned something from him.

Do you have any advice to players?

My advice to poker players is to always choose the right path, make the right decision, always stick to the right way. for sure the result will be right ✌

Any last message to the readers?

stay safe and healthy 🤣

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