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    AOL World Series of Poker Profiles: Alfredo Fernandez

    Games.com sponsored Alfredo Fernandez of Miami takes home a small fortune in the 2008 World Series of Poker.

    By LAURENT COURTINES
    Posted: 2008-07-15 14:50:40

    Games.com sent six lucky winners to the World Series of Poker 2008 in Las Vegas this year. Tens of thousands of players competed online at http://www.games.com/poker, but only the best survived! We're excited to have such fine players represent our team. For our next spotlight player we bring you the ultimate family poker player, hailing from Florida, Alfredo Fernandez.

    UPDATE July 14th: After the 5th day of the tournament Alfredo found himself in 7th place holding over 3,000,000 chips. He made it to the final rounds and placed 51st overall, taking home $135,100 in prize money.

    We interviewed Alfredo before he won his small fortune:

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      Peter Eastgate of Denmark poses with a pile of cash after winning the World Series of Poker championship in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. Eastgate won more than $9 million. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

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      Peter Eastgate of Denmark holds his championship bracelet after defeating Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 11, 2008. Eastgate, 22, won U.S. $9.15 million and become the youngest champion of the World Series of Poker main event. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

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      Ivan Demidov of Russia plays against Peter Eastgate of Denmark during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 11, 2008. Eastgate, 22, defeated Demidov of Russia to win U.S. $9.15 million and become the youngest champion of the World Series of Poker main event. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

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      Peter Eastgate of Denmark competes against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 11, 2008. Eastgate, 22, defeated Demidov to win U.S. $9.15 million and become the youngest champion of the World Series of Poker main event. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

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      Peter Eastgate's winning hand is displayed after Eastgate defeated Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 11, 2008. Eastgate from Denmark, 22, won U.S. $9.15 million and become the youngest champion of the World Series of Poker main event. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

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      Peter Eastgate of Denmark plays poker against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 11, 2008. Eastgate, 22, defeated Demidov to win U.S. $9.15 million and become the youngest champion of the World Series of Poker main event. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

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      Peter Eastgate (facing camera) of Denmark plays against Ivan Demidov during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 11, 2008. Eastgate, 22, defeated Demidov of Russia to win U.S. $9.15 million and become the youngest champion of the World Series of Poker main event. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

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      Jesper Hougaard (C) and other friends of Peter Eastgate of Denmark cheer the poker player as he competes against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 11, 2008. Eastgate, 22, defeated Demidov to win U.S. $9.15 million and become the youngest champion of the World Series of Poker main event. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

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      Peter Eastgate of Denmark throws chips into the pot during the World Series of Poker championship in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. The winner will receive more than $9 million in winnings. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

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      Ivan Demidov of Russia makes a face as he plays Peter Eastgate of Denmark during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 11, 2008. Eastgate, 22, defeated Demidov of Russia to win U.S. $9.15 million and become the youngest champion of the World Series of Poker main event. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

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    Alfredo you are under the AOL games spotlight! How do you feel about representing AOL in the World Series of Poker?
    Its like a dream come true. Any true poker player wants to go to the World Series of Poker and AOL has given me this chance, so representing AOL is simply amazing.

    What is your occupation?
    I own my own Video Production Company, Alfred's Digital Video Creations.

    Tell us about your family and who will be accompanying you to the WSOP?
    Well my family consist of 2 brothers and my mom and dad, and there are a couple of people accompanying me to the World Series of Poker, a friend of mine and his wife -- these two people are like my second parents. Hopefully their daughter will come along who's special to me.

    What is it about poker that so engrossing for you?
    The fact that anyone has a chance to win at this game. Also poker gives me adrenaline, when you bet someone out of a hand or even better when you bluff them out of a hand it give me a rush.

    Is there any advice you would give to the online poker playing public?
    The advice I'd give them is to be patient and play quality hands and wait for the right time to bluff. Online poker I believe is a bit harder because you can't see peoples' expressions so you don't really know how good their hands are.

    Do you have "lucky" items?
    LOL, well I have a pair of shorts. Every time I wear them I seem to make it to the final table at the Hard Rock down in South Florida. So I believe those are lucky. I'll be taking them for sure.

    If you win a huge prize, what will you do with the money?
    Well, if I win a huge prize the first thing I'm gonna do is take care of my parents and pay my two brothers college education. Then I'll invest money so that it keeps producing. After all this, depending on what I have left, I will go on a month long vacation to take away the stress that the WSOP is going to cause!

    What did you do when you won your online tournament and found out you'd be going to play in the real WSOP tournament?
    This is funny, because I was at a pool party the day I won, so I was sitting by the pool playing poker on my laptop. I was down to about 900 chips and I thought I was out, but then I just started winning hands, and before you knew it I was at the final Table as the chip leader. When I won I started jumping and couldn't believe it. It was one of my dreams come true. When I got to the final table all the people at the party were sitting around me watching me play and they couldn't believe I had just won a chair at the WSOP!

    Do you play other games on AOL Games or Games.com?
    My little brother plays other games on AOL, I really only play Poker.

    Are you making any special preparations for the WSOP?
    Ever since I won my chair at the WSOP, I have been going to play the Tuesday night Multi Table tournament at the Hard Rock Casino. I've caught a couple of times so hopefully this will help me out when it really matters at WSOP.

    2007-06-29 14:57:00

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      Update from Alfredo... He made it all the away to final stages and placed 51st! He'll be taking home over $130,000!
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        Team Games.com WSOP 2007

        People really win on Games.com

        Last year Games.com sent twelve lucky winners to the World Series of Poker 2007. They all had the experience of a life time.
        We're sending six more lucky members in 2008. Play for the chance of a lifetime!

        1. David La Puma. Carlsbad, Calif.
        2. Chris Ng. Bayside, N.Y.
        3. Catherine Hart. Albuquerque, N.M.
        4. Rey Pena. San Fernando, Calif.
        5. Dean Suedmeier. Loveland, Colo.
        6. Scott Auerbach. Holmdel, N.J.
        7. Dhilip James. Charlotte, N.C.
        8. Dmitry Temkin. Oakland Park, Fla.
        9. Bob Kramer. Chesire, Conn.
        10. Thomas G. Pendell Jr. Stamford, Conn.
        11. John Holcomb. Morro Bay, Calif.
        12. Troy O'Brien. Elizabeth, NJ