profile of finnish female poker pro

There's an interesting profile of Johanna Pönniö, "the only woman in Finland - and probably in Europe - who plays poker professionally."

"My partner says that I am gifted and lazy", Johanna Pönniö laughs. "I admit that I am. For instance, I have read only one poker book, although there are hundreds available. I should play more, but I am a girl, and I like shopping and hanging around in cafés."

Interesting. I've never heard of her, but then again, I can't name a single Finnish Poker professional, be they men or women. I think it's a fairly minor profession here in Finland and those few professionals probably play exclusively abroad.

There is Juha Helpi, the amateur turned pro, but yeah, I think there are only a couple casinos in Finland.