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February 11, 2021
Janne Virtanen from Pelimestarit
Today, we are interviewing Janne Virtanen from Pelimestarit. He discusses his interest in sports betting and how it grew into a business. Moreover, Janne shares what he and his team are most proud of and how Pelimestarit is gaining popularity among ice hockey fans in Finland.
How would you describe Pelimestarit to someone who does not know what you are doing?
– Pelimestarit is a website for gaming enthusiasts. By following us you will always know what’s going on in online casinos and sports. Recently we compiled an NHL Prime Time calendar for our users. The calendar includes all matches that will be played early-hours so Finnish hockey fans will be able to watch them before midnight.
How did you end up in the casino industry?
– Our team loves sports and gaming so being involved in sports betting and casino games feels very natural for us. We know each other from more than 10 years back when we started playing online poker and later found other games as well.
What made you want to start Pelimestarit?
– I wanted to share my knowledge about sports betting and give tips for people that want to try earning some money from casino and sports book campaigns.
What personality traits make you skilled in sports betting? What have been your biggest challenges?
– Sports betting has a lot to do with statistics and numbers. I have always been good with those. Biggest challenge in gaming of all kinds is to control your emotions. You should never chase your losses but to keep patient and make correct moves and decisions regardless of the outcomes.
How have you changed as a person from running Pelimestarit?
– Today I try to learn even more by reading articles and insides about gaming. Pelimestarit is not just about my own opinions but I try to base them in research.
What are you most proud of?
– Pelimestarit is gaining popularity among Finnish ice hockey fans and casino players and it is very nice to see it growing week by week.
Where do you want to be in 5 years?
– I want Pelimestarit to be one of the leading gaming related websites for Finnish audience
Personal and professional where can people find you online?
– Pelimestarit website of course and you can also find us from Facebook.