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Absolute Poker's Poker Room Manager Gian Perroni Interview
By Michael Hayter, Fri Dec 9th
We where lucky enough to get a quick Q&A with Absolute Poker'sGian Perroni who gives a few insights into the world of onlinepoker rooms. He provided some great, entertaining answers and wethank him for his time. COP - What is your history with poker and the Internet? (Article continued below)
Gian - My background is in marketing. I owned and operated adirect mail company in the 90's that specialized in print andpostal distribution, and in 1997 I started working withSportsbook.com and several of their other properties, producingand fulfilling CDs and other marketing materials. From thatintroduction I started to specialize in providing marketingservices to a wide range of online gaming companies, includingAbsolute Poker prior to their launch.
COP - How long have you been with AP now? Gian - I moved from Canada to and joined AbsolutePoker full-time in July 2003 and was the 7th person to getinvolved, (we now have over 130). COP - And what changes have you seen with both the company andthe industry in that time?
Gian - The timing was good for Absolute Poker. At the time welaunched there were less than 10 serious players in theindustry, and we quickly established ourselves as one of the topsites. The industry went through incredible growth for about ayear and a half, and then leveled off a little for about 4months. It has now resumed its' fast growth and is stronger thanever. While there are now well in excess of 300 sites, there arestill less than 20 solid sites, but easily thousands of timesthe players as there were when we launched.
COP - Do you yourself play poker?
Gian - Absolutely! I started playing in grade 7 with a group offriends, mostly 5 card draw, and a crazy game we calledin-between, (now known as Red Dog in the casinos).
COP - What is your favorite game to play?
Gian - I am one of those crazy players that loves the splitgames - especially Omaha H/L with a kill *smiles*
COP - And online?
Gian - Multiple SitNGos in Omaha H/L are the best, but I am alsointo PL Omaha of any type.
COP -I assume you can't play at AP so where do you play and why?
Gian - Shhhhh. Stars and Party mostly - Stars has greatsoftware, and both have lots of players to keep the games going.
COP - Have you attended any of the big poker events and if sowhich ones?
Gian - I spent quite a bit of time at the WSOP this year, andhave also been to the Ultimate Poker Challenge, WPT Bellagio,and the US Poker Championship. This year I will be attending oneor two a month representing AP and hosting hospitality suitesfor our players.
COP - Which was your favorite?
Gian - Nothing beats the overall energy at the WSOP - totalcraziness!
COP - Did you get to meet any of the pros?
Gian - I have met many, including legends like TJ Cloutier. br> COP - Who impressed you the most?
Gian - While I may seem biased, I really enjoy watching our ownpro, and my good friend, Mark Seif play. He has a "take noprisoners" style that is both exciting, and nerve-wrecking atthe same time.
COP - Which games get the most action in your poker rooms?
Gian - Definitely Holdem, especially in the $3/6 to $5/10 range.
COP - Have you seen any significant changes in the sortt ofgames people play since opening and if so what would youattribute that to?
Gian - We are seeing more players in the non-Holdem games overtime, and I believe that this is primarily due to playersbecoming more comfortable with the game, and wanting to expandtheir experience, and skill level.
COP - What do you feel separates AP from the rest of the onlinepoker rooms?
Gian - Great promotions, especially with our redeposit bonuses,and more FreeRolls than any other site are definitelyattractive. Our personalized icons are really only used by Starsand ourselves, and players love them. We have a reputation forexcellent customer support, and for quick withdrawals, both ofwhich add confidence to our players.
COP - Can you see any room for innervations for online pokerrooms?
Gian - We have a few new innovations coming that will enhancethe player's experience, but as far as changes to the way pokeris dealt, that won't happen. The 6 or 7 major poker variationswill all stay the same.
COP - What plans does AP have for the future?
Gian - We are increasing the number of tables you will be ableto play at concurrently, and will be increasing the number ofplayers that can join tourneys. Heads-up single and multitourneys are launching immediately, and we have just releasedour new re-playable hand histories. Watch for new tourneylobbies, and a change from 6 player tables to 5 player. COP - any last remakes you would like to make about AP?
Gian - Only that I joined this company because I saw a group ofyoung, bright guys that were putting together a poker companythat would be run with the highest moral and ethical standards.My instincts were correct, and I have not regretted the move fora moment. Working with AP is exciting, and we will remain one ofthe top sites in the business.
COP - Finally on a lighter note, who would win in fight, PhilHelmuth or Annie Duke?
Gian - Annie hands down - both at the table and in the ring *biggrin* Complete OnlinePoker About the author:webmaster for Complete Online Pokerhttp://www.completeonlinepoker.com | 