Winning as a really perfect cure for boredom

Of all of the comments we've had from team PokerStars Pros over the process the past two weeks, in which the Billionth Tournament Carnival have been gathering pace, there have been perhaps none as pragmatic as those of Johnny Lodden.

While you'll be able to reflect all you prefer at the warm glow of victory which regularly accompanies a difficult fought tournament, sometimes it's about something altogether more basic -- a fist-punching joy that's not necessarily glorious, but is good enough to merit a "get in!" as you quickly pack up your laptop before anyone starts wondering where you have been all this time.

Johnny Lodden

Like while you have to be on vacation for instance, within the company of your family, sharing time and relaxing with family members.

Lodden himself takes up the tale.

"I remember when I was vacationing with the family in Spain, and that i was bored out of my mind one Sunday," he said. "I DID NOT have any money online on the time, so I went to the FPP shop and purchased myself a ticket to play the Sunday Warm-Up, then I FINISHED up making all of it of how to the general table and ultimately chopping it three-handed for around $65K or something. That turned out to be so as to relieve my boredom!

Not a moment for the family album perhaps, but an even story none the fewer. And not forget, a payday of $65,000 goes a ways if you end up apologizing for your family for disappearing for a couple of hours.*

If you're most memorable tournament moment was nothing greater than a cure for boredom, or if it had any special desiring to you, we'd like to hear it. Meanwhile, to these stateside who could be reflecting at the importance of family today, we want you a cheerful thanksgiving.

For more details at the Billionth Tournament Carnival and indeed the billionth PokerStars tournament itself bobbing up on Sunday, take a look at the dedicated webpage for details. Meanwhile, you'll be able to read the reflections of different Team Pros during the last two weeks by clicking the links below.

Previously:

Jan Heitmann: What's your most memorable PokerStars tourney?

Ivan Demidov: When he thought he could win them all

Team Pros pick their favourite tournament memories

Bryan Huang: Life-changing money, life-changing conversation

Team Pros discuss their best live tournament memory

Sleeping and falling to victory

Tournament wins with a better meaning

*We're sure the family Lodden were somewhat more understanding

Stephen Bartley is a staff writer for the PokerStars Blog.

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