This wide reaching interview is a must-read for any fans of Barny Boatman.

Pokerati sits down with Hendon Mob poker legend, Barny Boatman to talk about his colorful path from builder and bartender to one of poker’s most influential figures. The piece covers his early gambling days, his creative ventures, and how those experiences fed into his poker success.

“Ross and I often talked about how poker might evolve and even about putting a group together to promote ourselves, but honestly, the Mob came together quite organically.”