Nationality
American
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Born (date and place of birth)
2000, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Residence (current location)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Education (institution, specialization)
Studied philosophy and mathematics at Wake Forest University
Year started playing poker
Approximately 2020
Age when started playing
About 20 years old
Year turned professional
Around 2022 after graduation and leaving finance career
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
$11,613 in a $1,700 buy-in WSOP Circuit Main Event at Horseshoe Hammond (Chicago) in March 2023
First important tournament
First WSOP participation at age 21 in 2021 during the Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship
Main motivation for turning pro
Financial independence and love for the analytical and strategic aspects of poker; transitioned from finance to poker to pursue a passion
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-study with focus on mathematical and analytical decision-making; worked as a Poker Power instructor teaching poker skills to women
Total live tournament winnings
Approximately $64,158 in live tournament earnings as of mid-2025
Number of tournament wins
0 official major tournament titles as of 2025
Number of final tables
No major final tables recorded in large events, minor final table at a 2025 Moneymaker Tour Maryland event (4th place)
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$11,613 at 2023 WSOP Circuit $1,700 Main Event at Horseshoe Hammond
WSOP cashes (number)
10 recorded money finishes in WSOP and WSOP Circuit events
Best WSOP Main Event result
Participated in WSOP Main Event; did not finish in the money
Poker team
BetMGM Poker ambassador since 2025
Highest stakes played
Participates in mid-stakes live tournaments ($200 to $1,700 buy-ins)
All Time Money List position
Top 65000 globally by earnings approximately
Average tournament win
Typically earns between $1,000 and $8,000 in cashes; average roughly a few thousand dollars per cash
ITM percentage
Around 40% (26 cashes in 64+ events approximately)
Final table percentage from cashes
Low, less than 10% final table frequency based on cashes and final tables
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Increasing activity since 2021, best cashes and results in 2023-2025 period
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Specializes in live tournament play with some online presence
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Primarily full ring and 8-max tournaments
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em tournaments and some bounty, deep stack formats
Specialization limits
$200 to $1,700 buy-in range mostly
Online rooms where plays
BetMGM Poker
Favorite casinos/locations
Borgata, Horseshoe Hammond, Grand Victoria Casino (Chicago), Aria (Las Vegas)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Analytical, mathematically oriented style with aggressive but calculated play
Known for bluffs/traps
Uses mathematically based bluffs; reputation for strategic play rather than frequent bluffing
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Highly mathematical and analytical, influenced by background in philosophy and math
Style adaptability
Known to adapt based on opponent tendencies and game flow
Playing strengths
Mathematical decision-making, analytical thinking, strong people-reading skills
GTO strategy usage
Employs game theory optimal (GTO) strategies informed by study and training
Poker software usage
Uses poker training software and analytical tools as part of study and coaching
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured interviews on Poker Power Blog, Business Insider, and PokerNews
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Guest on Life Outside Poker podcast
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
Channel with vlogs about poker and lifestyle, rapidly growing since 2024 with 70,000+ followers
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
Active, linked with Instagram and other poker content
LinkedIn profile (link)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-merk/ professional profile available
Posting frequency in social media
Frequent social media posts, including daily poker vlogs on YouTube and updates on Instagram and X
Type of content in social media
Poker strategy, tournament vlogs, lifestyle content, educational clips
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
BetMGM Poker ambassador (contract started in early 2025)
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
BetMGM Poker ambassador and content partner for 2025
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Former Poker Power instructor teaching poker life skills to women
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Produced educational poker content for BetMGM and Poker Power
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Provided coaching through Poker Power platform
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
Poker strategy videos and vlogs on her YouTube channel
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Contributor to PokerNews and PokerOrg articles on poker and poker lifestyle
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Winner of Rising Star in Content Creation at 6th Global Poker Awards (2024)
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized by BetMGM for positive community impact and content influence
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
Rising Star Content Creation award (Global Poker Awards 2024)
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Significant social media growth and influence in promoting inclusivity in poker
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Advocates for women in poker and younger player representation; educational content creation
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Emerging as a leading young female influencer in poker content creation and community building
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influential in generating new younger poker audiences through social media and educational content
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2023 | USA | WSOP 54th Annual | Las Vegas | Event #53: $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em | 1500 | 245 | 8069 | 10416 | | |||| 2023 | USA | WSOP 54th Annual | Las Vegas | Event #18: $300 Gladiators of Poker No-limit Hold'em | 300 | 3023 | 480 | 23088 | | |||| 2022 | USA | WSOP 53rd Annual | Las Vegas | Event #61: $1,000 LADIES No-Limit Hold’em Championship | 1000 | 76 | 2398 | 1074 | | |||| 2021 | USA | WSOP 52nd Annual | Las Vegas | Event #22: LADIES No-Limit Hold'em Championship | 22 | 62 | 2163 | 644 | |
WSOP Circuit events
2024 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Grand Victoria Casino (Chicago, IL) | Chicago | WSOPC Event #11: $1,700 MAIN EVENT | 1700 | 67 | 3054 | 606 | | |||| 2024 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Grand Victoria Casino | Chicago | WSOPC Event #6: $400 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max | 400 | 24 | 678 | 217 | | |||| 2023 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Grand Victoria Casino | Chicago | WSOPC Event #11: Ladies Event | 250 | 16 | 403 | 133 | | |||| 2023 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Chicago | Chicago | WSOPC Event #9: $1,700 MAIN EVENT | 1700 | 67 | 3623 | 954 | | |||| 2023 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Horseshoe Hammond | Chicago | WSOPC Event #11: $1,700 MAIN EVENT | 1700 | 21 | 11613 | 1093 | |
Aria High Roller Series
2025 | USA | Aria Poker Classic | Aria | $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em $250K GTD | 1100 | 17 | 4350 | | | |||| 2025 | USA | Aria Poker Classic | Aria | $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em $250K GTD | 1100 | 26 | 2269 | | |
Thunder Valley events
2024 | USA | Destination RunGood Thunder Valley | Thunder Valley | RG Ambassador Bounty $100K GTD | 200 | 7 | 925 | | |
Deep Stack events
2025 | USA | Moneymaker Tour - Maryland | Maryland | $600 No-Limit Hold'em $50K GTD | 600 | 4 | 4586 | | | |||| 2023 | USA | Orleans Summer Open | Orleans | $200 No-Limit Hold'em Super Stack $20K GTD | 200 | 15 | 829 | | |