So recently I had the pleasure of interviewing Lou Krieger, who not only is a well respected character among the worldwide poker community, but is also the author of many popular poker books and articles. He has been known to help many people improve the poker game, including myself. Here are a few questions I asked him during a private conversation:

FTN says: So first off, how long have you been playing poker, and what compelled you to start playing?

Lou Krieger says: My father had a home game once a week in our house.  I was 7 or 8, and badgered my mother until she let me stay up to watch. Lou Krieger says: Then I liked the game, and played through HS and college ... dropped the game and picked it up again a few years later.

FTN says: Do you mind if I ask why you dropped it?

Lou Krieger says: well, when I was younger I was more interested in felling like I was a grown up and not a little kid.  So the players humored me, but they showed me about the game.

FTN says: and another one lol, what do you feel is your strongest game (cash, sng , tournaments) and what type? Hold’em, Omaha etc

Lou Krieger says: I love Hold’em ... both limit and no-limit, and I also like Omaha poker and razz

FTN says: and so do you play mostly in an online poker site?

Lou Krieger says: no ... I play live at Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage, as well as online.

So overall it was a pleasure to interview him, he is a great poker player and if you get a chance you should definitely read any of his great books on poker strategy and how to improve your game.