Nationality
Barbara Enright is American and holds United States citizenship.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Barbara Enright was born in 1949 in the United States.
Residence (current location)
Barbara Enright currently resides in the United States, though specific city or living arrangement details are not publicly detailed.
Education (institution, specialization)
There is no publicly available detailed information about Barbara Enright's formal education or institutions attended. Many professional poker players often have diverse educational backgrounds ranging from high school diplomas to college degrees depending on individual paths.
Children (number, ages)
Barbara Enright has two children; however, detailed information about their ages or personal data is not publicly disclosed.
Year started playing poker
Barbara Enright began playing in cardrooms and more serious poker events around 1976.
Age when started playing
She started playing poker seriously in her mid to late 20s, having played casually since childhood.
Year turned professional
Barbara transitioned to professional poker status by the late 1970s or early 1980s after realizing she could earn a living playing poker.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Her first significant tournament victory was a WSOP bracelet in 1986 in the $500 Women's Seven-Card Stud event, winning $16,400.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
There is no detailed record of a specific mentor for Barbara Enright, though she started playing poker against her older brother at a very young age.
First important tournament
Details about her very first tournament are not specifically documented, but her early noted tournament participation includes WSOP events in the 1980s.
Main motivation for turning pro
Barbara was motivated to pursue poker professionally as she was making more money playing poker part-time than in her various day jobs.
Initial bankroll
Specific details about her starting bankroll or financial backing are not publicly documented; early career bankrolls in poker typically start small and grow with consistent winnings.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Barbara appears to have been largely self-taught and learned through experience in live cardrooms and tournaments, as formal poker education was less common in her early career.
First sponsor/backing
There is no public record of early sponsorship deals; many players of her era began careers without formal sponsorship agreements.
Total live tournament winnings
Barbara Enright's total live tournament winnings exceed approximately $1,650,000 as of recent records.
Number of tournament wins
She has won 3 World Series of Poker bracelets but total tournament titles beyond these are not extensively documented.
Number of final tables
Barbara Enright has made multiple final tables including several WSOP final tables; exact total number is not publicly detailed but includes at least six final tables at the 2000 Legends of Poker.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
Her largest single tournament victory was the 1996 WSOP $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em event, where she won $180,000.
WSOP bracelets (number)
She has won 3 World Series of Poker bracelets: 1986 (Women's Seven-Card Stud), 1994 (Women's Seven-Card Stud), and 1996 (Pot Limit Hold'em).
WSOP cashes (number)
Barbara Enright has 21 cash finishes at the WSOP, accounting for over $425,000 of her earnings.
WSOP final tables
She has multiple WSOP final table appearances, including the notable final table of the 1995 $10,000 Main Event.
Best WSOP Main Event result
Her best WSOP Main Event result was 5th place in 1995, the only woman to reach the final table in history.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No public record of participation or results in super high roller ($100K+) tournaments.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No specifically documented high roller wins in the $25K-$100K buy-in range.
Online tournament winnings
Online poker winnings are not publicly reported for Barbara Enright.
Major online titles
No major online tournament titles recorded.
Poker team
No known affiliation with poker teams or stables has been publicly documented.
Main cash game limits
Specific cash game stakes Barbara played are not publicly detailed; traditionally, early poker pros built up from low to mid stakes.
Highest stakes played
No public records on exact highest stakes cash games played.
Notable high stakes sessions
No publicly documented notable high stakes cash game sessions.
"Big Game" participation
There is no public record of participation in famous "Big Game" cash games.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated cash game profits are not publicly available.
Country ranking
No official country-specific poker ranking publicly available.
All Time Money List position
Barbara Enright is recognized on all-time money lists for women with WSOP earnings over $425,000, among the top female earners historically.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Exact tournament return on investment percentage is not publicly calculated due to incomplete buy-in and cash data.
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash amounts vary; WSOP cashes total over $425,000 from 21 cashes implying average cash around $20,000 as a rough estimate.
ITM percentage
In-the-money percentage is not precisely documented; typical professional players have ITM percentages ranging from 10% to 25%.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentage relative to cashes is higher than average given multiple WSOP final tables; exact number not published.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Detailed year-by-year statistics are not readily available.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Primarily specializes in No-Limit Hold’em and Seven-Card Stud.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament play with some cash game experience; known mostly for live events.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefer full ring tables typical of WSOP events.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Known for NLHE and Seven-Card Stud; also won in Pot Limit Hold’em events.
Specialization limits
Played a variety of stakes, but primarily tournament buy-ins at WSOP and similar events.
Online rooms where plays
No public information on regular online room activity.
Favorite casinos/locations
Frequently plays at Las Vegas venues including the Rio Hotel & Casino, long-time WSOP host.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Playing style is described as patient, disciplined, and balanced with aggressive tendencies.
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for strategic play rather than large-scale bluffing; reputation for solid reading abilities.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines intuition with disciplined strategic thinking; known for natural composure and keen observation of opponents.
Style adaptability
High adaptability to varying opponents and game conditions demonstrated in her tournament successes.
Playing strengths
Strong reading skills, patience, discipline, and historic toughness in male-dominated fields.
GTO strategy usage
As a player from earlier eras, detailed use of modern Game Theory Optimal strategies is unlikely, but strategy evolved with time.
Poker software usage
No publicly noted use of poker software for training or analysis.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared in televised poker series including "Poker Royale: Battle of the Ages."
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No publicly documented participation in "High Stakes Poker" TV series.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No record of Poker After Dark appearances.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in poker documentaries and biographical features celebrating her pioneering role and achievements.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in numerous poker publications and interviews detailing her career and trailblazing accomplishments.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
No widely known podcast guest appearances publicly recorded.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No personal podcast or video channel publicly known.
Facebook (account link)
No known official Facebook page with significant engagement.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No dedicated YouTube channel; clips of her hands and interviews appear in broader poker content.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No public Twitch streaming channel.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No public TikTok presence.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No public LinkedIn professional profile.
Posting frequency in social media
No publicly available information about social media posting frequency.
Type of content in social media
Not a regular social media content creator; focus on motivational speaking and poker advocacy.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No current publicly known sponsorship deals.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No detailed historical sponsorship contracts publicly available.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Served as an Ambassador of Poker League of Nations, a large women's poker organization.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Executive/editorial role at Woman Poker Player magazine; no other personal business ventures publicly noted.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No public information on poker-related investments.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No public record of offering personal coaching services.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not applicable—no coaching rates publicly available.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Has contributed to educational poker literature promoting women in poker but no authored books solely credited to her.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No known affiliate program partnerships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No personal merchandise line publicly available.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
No solo poker books authored, but contributed forewords and chapters to poker publications.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No known participation in formal poker training series.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No known masterclass or seminar presentations.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No documented professional coaching engagements.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No public information about coaching students.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No dedicated educational YouTube content.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Contributed to poker magazines and literature promoting women in poker.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
Former editor-in-chief of Woman Poker Player magazine, involved in writing/editorial work.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
Participated as a speaker and guest at poker industry events and Hall of Fame ceremonies.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No involvement in any known poker scandals.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No record of cheating accusations.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No documented casino or poker room conflicts.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No public legal issues associated with Barbara Enright.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No known public disputes with other players.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No recorded tournament rule violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No public information on tax problems.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
No significant poker community criticism publicly documented.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Not applicable; no known criticism responses required.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Received the All Around Best Player Award at the 2000 Legends of Poker; inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2007 and Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2008.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame (2007), Women in Poker Hall of Fame (2008), and also recognized by the Senior Poker Hall of Fame.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely respected and recognized as a trailblazer and icon in the professional poker community.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No additional specific poker publication awards publicly recorded.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First woman to win an open WSOP bracelet, only woman to make WSOP Main Event final table, first woman inducted into Poker Hall of Fame.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds the record as the only woman to reach the WSOP Main Event final table; first woman with three WSOP bracelets.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Pioneered female participation in poker tournaments and broke several gender barriers; contributions to women’s poker community and advocacy.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No detailed records of charity poker participation.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Considered a true icon and trailblazer in poker, particularly for women’s advancement and breaking historic barriers in major events.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped shift perceptions around women in poker, inspiring future generations and expanding inclusivity in the game.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
1996 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $2,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em | 2,500 | 1 | $180,000 | | | |||| 1995 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 10,000 | 5 | $114,180 | 273 | | |||| 1994 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $500 Women's Seven-Card Stud | 500 | 1 | $38,400 | | | |||| 1986 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $500 Women's Seven-Card Stud | 500 | 1 | $16,400 | | |
No record of tournament commentary work.