Marc Goodwin is the centre of attention, and he’s loving it. Immaculately dressed in a sharp beige jacket and tan shoes, the self-styled ‘Mr Cool’ is revelling in his role as InsidePoker’s cover star as our photographer gives orders for a pose. Satisfied he has the relevant angles covered for our opening spread, the snapper tells Goodwin to relax. ‘I need some normal-looking shots,’ he says. ‘Normal?’ scoffs Goodwin. ‘That was normal pal... I’m naturally cool.’

It’s a tongue-in-cheek comment, of course. Goodwin, flanked by his wife and young daughter, offers no sign of his alter ego Mr Cool. He is welcoming and easygoing – keen to throw in a touch of storytelling as he is ushered from one corner of our hotel suite to another.