AOL World Series of Poker Profiles: Bill Seber

AOL is sending six lucky winners to the World Series of Poker 2008 in Las Vegas this year. We're excited to have such fine players represent our team. AOL games are running a series of winner interviews of our top players. Our poker studs beat out tens of thousands of other players to get a shot at the World Series of Poker Championship. AOL games is a family. AOL games can make dreams come true! Bill Seber of Houston, Texas had his dream fullfilled. He put the Texas in Texas Hold 'Em and earned his seat to the 2008 WSOP Tournament.

Bill, you are under the AOL games spotlight

How do you feel about representing AOL in the World Series of Poker?
Great. Very excited! I really wanted to play in the WSOP and now thanks to AOL Games it's a dream come true

What is your occupation?
Retired supervisor of a machine shop.

Tell us about your family and who will be accompanying you to the WSOP?
My wife of 36 years, Carol, will accompany me. At home in Houston, are my daughter Suzanne, son-in-law Jim, grandsons Easton (7) Aaron (6), and nephew Andrew (5).

What is it about poker that so engrossing for you?
Poker is a game of strategy, concentration and patience. Of course, there is always the excitement of the unexpected.

Is there any advice you would give to the online poker playing public?
Read the help articles provided with each type of game, read books on poker, and practice on the free AOL games. Take advantage of the great tournament opportunities offered. This terrific trip is proof that any one stands a chance of winning.

Do you have "lucky" items?
My USA flag hat, it's worn as a sign of support for our troops.

If you win a huge prize, what will you do with the money?
Hooray! Give ten percent to our church, provide for our grandsons' education, then take the family to Disney World.

What did you do when you won your online tournament and found out you'd be going to play in the lives WSOP?
Yelled "yee-haw", danced wife around kitchen and started packing.

Do you play other games on AOL?
Yes,chess.

Are you making any special preparations for the WSOP?
Practicing and buying a new book on poker.