A Good friend of mine, Brent Hulin, Recently
participated in a Charity Poker Event related to his profession. What
was great about Hulin not only participating in this event, but actually
Winning it and putting the winnings to great use.It is safe to say that
not many of Brent's coworkers are aware of his hidden talent....well
not really hidden for those who know him and play against him
regularly....but in the real world where poker is just gambling and a
game of chance, Brent's skills may have been a surprise to many.He
shared this awesome news with me and I wanted to jump on the chance to
interview him because what he did with his winnings from the tournament
is what very few poker players would do and shows just how much of a
class act guy he is!
Where was this tournament held? Anaheim Convention Center
Where was this tournament held? Anaheim Convention Center
Did the tournament have a name?
Milestone Aviation Group 2nd Annual Poker Tournament
Was there a buyin or was it sponsored?
Sponsored by Milestone Aviation Group. There was a field of 90 entrants
in the helicopter, leasing and aviation world in attendance. Final table
spots won prizes from charitable donations to a $20K watch (first
place).
Is this a yearly event? Or just a one time thing, sounds like a great way to meet fellow colleagues in your field. This was the 2nd Annual Tournament.
It’s an event that is held one evening during the Helicopter Association International
https://www.rotor.com/
Upon entering the tournament was it a requirement to have charities to donate to?
The winners were able to choose their charities after the tournament.
How long have you been playing poker and who would you say have been your biggest influence in learning the game?
I started playing poker about 10 years ago.
Texas Hold Em’ was very popular at the time. I joined some co-workers
after work at a bar called Pete’s. They taught me about the game and I
won a few bucks that night. I was hooked! I
started playing in some online games and started playing house games
and hosting cash games of my own. There were some nights I’d play till 6
in the morning at friends houses winning a few hundred bucks. I cashed 5th
place in 2009 in the United
Way Poker Tournament for $1k. The buyins were split into charity / cash
payouts. Due to my busy work and life schedule I hadn’t played poker in
about 18 months. I just got back into the game in February. I followed
my good friend Kevin Eyster while I took
my hiatus. He has a special talent and never gave up on his dream. He
is definitely an influence to me when I think about the psychology of
the game.
I hope you don't eat those Cheez-Its buddy. One that is priceless story, and two I can't guarantee the health risk you would be taking haha.
If you still don't know who Kevin Eyster is,here is a short clip of the WPT Seminole Event Mr. Hulin is referring to where Tony "Bond18" Dunst breaks down the great poker play of 1$ickDisea$E
Update: The original article is no longer available online, but here's what it said....I'll make his fame last forever ;)
March 31 -- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis and a local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
are each receiving a $7,500 donation, thanks to Brent Hulin’s poker-playing skills in a charity tournament held at Heli-Expo.
Brent, who works in global aircraft sales and acquisitions in New Iberia, took second place in the event,
which was sponsored by aircraft lessor Milestone Aviation Group. Approximately 90 people entered the tournament.
“I started playing poker for fun about 10 years ago and mostly play home games but I have done well in tournaments
before,” Brent says. “So you could say I have some poker skills but there is always luck involved.”
Special significance
Brent’s choices of St. Jude and Make-A-Wish are not random selections, as both organizations had a major impact on his life while he was battling leukemia when he was 15 years old.
Brent’s choices of St. Jude and Make-A-Wish are not random selections, as both organizations had a major impact on his life while he was battling leukemia when he was 15 years old.
“I
was being treated at Tulane University in New Orleans and was having a
difficult time with the chemotherapy
treatments,” Brent says. “They consulted with St. Jude to change up the
treatments and it helped but it was still a tough year.”
The
Make-A-Wish Foundation offered Brent a wish and the avid football fan
made the most of it, choosing
to attend the Super Bowl in San Diego in January 2003 (Tampa Bay 48,
Oakland 21). His only regret is that his favorite team, the New Orleans
Saints, wasn’t playing.
Now 29, Brent is in full remission. “It was almost half my life ago but I am glad to be able to make these
donations and thanks to Milestone for putting on the tournament.”
caption: Bristow’s Brent Hulin (right) won second place at Milestone Aviation Group’s poker tournament
at Heli-Expo and $15,000 in charitable donations.
Posted 31-Mar-2014 17:49:14 CDT