<div id="header"><img src="https://coolbet-cms.imgix.net/blog/Ylva-thorsrud2_1651738363435.jpg" alt="CATCHING UP WITH… YLVA THORSRUD" width="100%"><h1>CATCHING UP WITH… YLVA THORSRUD</h1></div> Time has flown by since the last Coolbet Open in November 2019. Covid 19 came and forced us to have a break but we look forward to seeing you all again on 8-14 November.To help you back into the right spirit for the upcoming event, we caught up with some of the faces you have probably seen during the last Coolbet Open.This time we hear from Ylva Thorsrud, a very familiar face in the Norwegian poker community and at Coolbet Open.Name: Ylva Thorsrud Nationality: Norway Occupation: Streamer/pokerplayer Favourite poker hand: AAHow has the time since the previous Coolbet Open in 2019 been for you?Creative and innovative! I have gone from only playing livepoker to start streaming online poker on my channel&nbsp;<a href="http://twitch.tv/jevakim" target="_blank">Twitch.tv/jevakim</a>&nbsp;during the 1,5 year with pandemic. Around 2000 hours playing poker online on Coolbet, building a community with Norwegians playing mostly 10-20€ tournaments, to winning the Norwegian Championship for Ladies live on stream on Coolbet in March 2020.What are your expectations for Coolbet Open in November?After playing satellites with the community of Norwegians since January 2020, the expectations are getting really high. Especially looking forward to the social part, with so many Norwegians already qualified for Tallinn.If you could only play one event at Coolbet Open, which one would it be?The Main Event, since nothing is more fun than a deep run in a big field.Which player are you looking most forward to seeing at Coolbet Open in November?All the Norwegians! With so many Norwegians going, Coolbet Open is going to get a little vibe of the Norwegian Championship in Dublin. Also looking forward to meet some of the familiar faces from Finland and Estonia that i have met during earlier Coolbet Opens.

Time has flown by since the last Coolbet Open in November 2019. Covid 19 came and forced us to have a break but we look forward to seeing you all again on 8-14 November.

To help you back into the right spirit for the upcoming event, we caught up with some of the faces you have probably seen during the last Coolbet Open.

This time we hear from Ylva Thorsrud, a very familiar face in the Norwegian poker community and at Coolbet Open.

Name: Ylva Thorsrud
Nationality: Norway
Occupation: Streamer/pokerplayer
Favourite poker hand: AA

How has the time since the previous Coolbet Open in 2019 been for you?

Creative and innovative! I have gone from only playing livepoker to start streaming online poker on my channel Twitch.tv/jevakim during the 1,5 year with pandemic. Around 2000 hours playing poker online on Coolbet, building a community with Norwegians playing mostly 10-20€ tournaments, to winning the Norwegian Championship for Ladies live on stream on Coolbet in March 2020.

What are your expectations for Coolbet Open in November?

After playing satellites with the community of Norwegians since January 2020, the expectations are getting really high. Especially looking forward to the social part, with so many Norwegians already qualified for Tallinn.

If you could only play one event at Coolbet Open, which one would it be?

The Main Event, since nothing is more fun than a deep run in a big field.

Which player are you looking most forward to seeing at Coolbet Open in November?

All the Norwegians! With so many Norwegians going, Coolbet Open is going to get a little vibe of the Norwegian Championship in Dublin. Also looking forward to meet some of the familiar faces from Finland and Estonia that i have met during earlier Coolbet Opens.

CATCHING UP WITH… YLVA THORSRUD

<div id="header"><img src="https://coolbet-cms.imgix.net/blog/IMG_8833_1651738792186.jpg" alt="CATCHING UP WITH… TERESA NOUSIAINEN" width="100%"><h1>CATCHING UP WITH… TERESA NOUSIAINEN</h1></div> Time has flown by since the last Coolbet Open in November 2019. Covid 19 came and forced us to have a break but we look forward to seeing you all again on 8-14 November.To help you back into the right spirit for the upcoming event, we caught up with some of the faces you have probably seen during the last Coolbet Open.This time we hear from Teresa Nousiainen, Coolbet Open Tournament Director and obviously the coolest Tournament Director in the poker world!Name: Teresa NousiainenNationality: FIN, Born in SwedenOccupation: Tournament DirectorFavourite poker hand: Big pairs/ Suited ConnectorsHow has the time since the previous Coolbet Open in 2019 been for you?Pretty boring, a lot of staying at home, which has been a big contrast to constant travelling before.What are your expectations for Coolbet Open in November?Coolbet Open Tallinn will be big! Looking forward to seeing everyone, having fun and enjoying the good vibe we always have at Coolbet Open – not to mention the fantastic creativity Team Coolbet puts in when building the interior of the venue! No other event has anything like it – Coolbet really puts in effort in details, and the tournament room and surroundings are transformed into something magical &amp; exceptional (the ones that have been at a Coolbet Open know exactly what I mean) – and Coolbet Open November will be no exception. We all have a genuine goal of providing players with an all around cool and fun experience, and of course a good, solid and versatile tournament schedule. Coolbet Open November will be so much fun, looking forward!If you could only play one event at Coolbet Open, which one would it be?I love Open Face Chinese and I’d love to play the OFC event – especially as there are not too many OFC events around.Which player are you looking most forward to seeing at Coolbet Open in November?I am looking forward to seeing everyone! We have so many fun (and funny) moments at our events – a truly genuine good vibe. See you all soon!

This time we hear from Teresa Nousiainen, Coolbet Open Tournament Director and obviously the coolest Tournament Director in the poker world!

Favourite poker hand: Big pairs/ Suited Connectors

Pretty boring, a lot of staying at home, which has been a big contrast to constant travelling before.

Coolbet Open Tallinn will be big! Looking forward to seeing everyone, having fun and enjoying the good vibe we always have at Coolbet Open – not to mention the fantastic creativity Team Coolbet puts in when building the interior of the venue! No other event has anything like it – Coolbet really puts in effort in details, and the tournament room and surroundings are transformed into something magical & exceptional (the ones that have been at a Coolbet Open know exactly what I mean) – and Coolbet Open November will be no exception. We all have a genuine goal of providing players with an all around cool and fun experience, and of course a good, solid and versatile tournament schedule. Coolbet Open November will be so much fun, looking forward!

I love Open Face Chinese and I’d love to play the OFC event – especially as there are not too many OFC events around.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone! We have so many fun (and funny) moments at our events – a truly genuine good vibe. See you all soon!

CATCHING UP WITH… TERESA NOUSIAINEN

<div id="header"><img src="https://coolbet-cms.imgix.net/blog/Coolbear3_1651738992382.jpg" alt="CATCHING UP WITH… COOLBEAR" width="100%"><h1>CATCHING UP WITH… COOLBEAR</h1></div> Time has flown by since the last Coolbet Open in November 2019. Covid 19 came and forced us to have a break but we look forward to seeing you all again on 8-14 November.To help you back into the right spirit for the upcoming event, we caught up with some of the faces you have probably seen during the last Coolbet Open.First up is none other than our favourite mascot Coolbear!Name: Coolbear Nationality: Arctic Occupation: Mascot Favourite poker hand: 8-8, also known as Snowmen!Coolbet Open: How has the time since the previous Coolbet Open in 2019 been for you?Oh, it has been very tough! As a mascot, it is very difficult to work from home. We tried out with Zoom meetings but the lack of internet connection here in the Arctic makes it difficult. And I really miss the personal contact.Coolbet Open: What are your expectations for Coolbet Open in November?I think it will be huge! I heard from my Norwegian cousin Svein Olav that half of Norway are coming to Tallinn, is that true? Wau, will be amazing to see so many poker players gathered again.Coolbet Open: If you could only play one event at Coolbet Open, which one would it be?The Coolbet Open Bounty Hunter. Us polar bears are pretty good at hunting.Coolbet Open: Which player are you looking most forward to seeing at Coolbet Open in November?I am just looking forward to seeing you all again! Come and get a big bear hug if you see me!

First up is none other than our favourite mascot Coolbear!

Name: Coolbear
Nationality: Arctic
Occupation: Mascot
Favourite poker hand: 8-8, also known as Snowmen!

Coolbet Open: How has the time since the previous Coolbet Open in 2019 been for you?

Oh, it has been very tough! As a mascot, it is very difficult to work from home. We tried out with Zoom meetings but the lack of internet connection here in the Arctic makes it difficult. And I really miss the personal contact.

Coolbet Open: What are your expectations for Coolbet Open in November?

I think it will be huge! I heard from my Norwegian cousin Svein Olav that half of Norway are coming to Tallinn, is that true? Wau, will be amazing to see so many poker players gathered again.

Coolbet Open: If you could only play one event at Coolbet Open, which one would it be?

The Coolbet Open Bounty Hunter. Us polar bears are pretty good at hunting.

Coolbet Open: Which player are you looking most forward to seeing at Coolbet Open in November?

I am just looking forward to seeing you all again! Come and get a big bear hug if you see me!