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Jennifer Harman is an American poker player with U.S. citizenship.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Jennifer Harman was born on November 29, 1964, in Reno, Nevada, United States.
Residence (current location)
Jennifer Harman currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. She is known to live there to be close to major poker venues and games.
Education (institution, specialization)
Specific verified details about Jennifer Harman's formal education including institutions and specializations are not publicly detailed. Professional poker players often combine self-learning in poker strategy with diverse educational backgrounds.
Children (number, ages)
Jennifer Harman is a mother of two children; detailed ages are not publicly disclosed.
Year started playing poker
Jennifer Harman started playing poker professionally around 1994.
Age when started playing
She began seriously playing poker at about age 16, sneaking into casinos as a teenager.
Year turned professional
Jennifer Harman transitioned to professional poker status in the mid-1990s, around 1994-1996.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Her first significant tournament victory was in 2000, winning the $5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw event at the WSOP, earning $146,250.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Jennifer Harman received at least some early poker instruction from Howard Lederer, who gave her a brief tutorial before her first WSOP bracelet event.
First important tournament
Jennifer Harman’s first important tournament participation was likely her WSOP debut in 1996, where she cashed in No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Hold’em events.
Main motivation for turning pro
Her motivation for turning professional included a passion for the game, the challenge of competition, and a strong desire for continual learning and self-improvement within poker.
Initial bankroll
Specific verified details about her initial bankroll or financial backing arrangements are not publicly available. Typically, early professional players build bankrolls from tournament winnings or backing arrangements.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Jennifer Harman’s poker education included hands-on experience in tournaments, high stakes cash games, and coaching from peers like Howard Lederer. She also contributed to formal poker literature, specifically writing on Limit Hold’em.
First sponsor/backing
No verified public details regarding her first sponsorship deal are available. Often players receive sponsorship after significant tournament success.
Total live tournament winnings
Jennifer Harman’s total live tournament winnings exceed approximately $2.7 million as of mid-2025.
Number of tournament wins
She has two World Series of Poker bracelets and multiple smaller tournament victories, including notable cashes and titles in open events.
Number of final tables
She has made 12 WSOP final tables and 2 World Poker Tour final tables.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
Jennifer Harman’s largest single tournament cash was approximately $383,840 for finishing 2nd at the 2005 WSOP Circuit Championship event in Rio Las Vegas.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Jennifer Harman has won 2 WSOP bracelets: 2000 ($5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball) and 2002 ($5,000 Limit Hold’em).
WSOP cashes (number)
She has 37 money finishes at the WSOP throughout her career.
WSOP final tables
Jennifer Harman made 12 WSOP final table appearances.
Best WSOP Main Event result
Her best WSOP Main Event finish was 113th place in 2005.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No specific public results in super high roller tournaments ($100K+ buy-in) are attributed to Jennifer Harman.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
While Jennifer Harman is a top high stakes cash game player, documented high roller tournament wins within $25K-$100K buy-in range are not individually listed.
Online tournament winnings
No verified comprehensive records of Jennifer Harman’s online tournament winnings are publicly detailed.
Major online titles
There are no major known online tournament titles publicly attributed to Jennifer Harman.
Poker team
Jennifer Harman currently does not have publicly known affiliation with any specific poker team or sponsored stable.
Main cash game limits
Jennifer Harman primarily plays high stakes cash games, including limits ranging from $800/$1,600 up to $4,000/$8,000 in Bobby’s Room, Bellagio.
Highest stakes played
She is one of the few female pros regularly playing the highest stakes games in Bobby's Room, including $4,000/$8,000 limit games.
Notable high stakes sessions
She played in famous "The Corporation" high stakes cash games opposing Andy Beal, which involved multi-million-dollar pots.
"Big Game" participation
Jennifer Harman regularly participated in the "Big Game," the legendary high stakes cash game at Bobby’s Room in Las Vegas.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Exact public estimates of her cash game profits are not disclosed, but her reputation and longevity suggest significant earnings.
Country ranking
Jennifer Harman is recognized as one of the top American female poker players historically.
All Time Money List position
Jennifer Harman ranks within the top 20 females worldwide by all-time live tournament earnings.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Specific tournament return on investment percentage for Jennifer Harman is not publicly available.
Average tournament win
Her average tournament winnings typically range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars per cash, with notable six-figure sums in deep runs.
ITM percentage
Jennifer Harman maintains a strong in-the-money percentage given over 37 WSOP cashes relative to events played.
Final table percentage from cashes
Her final table percentage, calculated from WSOP cashes to final tables, is approximately one in three (12 final tables from 37 cashes).
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Her peak tournament years included 2000-2005 with significant WSOP wins and high cashes; activity spans back to mid-1990s continuously.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Jennifer Harman specializes mostly in Limit Hold’em, No-Limit Hold’em, and mixed games including 2-7 Deuce to Seven Draw.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
She excels in live high-stake cash games and mixed-format tournament play.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Primarily full ring games but also experienced in short-handed formats.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
She is expert in NLHE, Limit Hold’em, No-Limit 2-7 Draw, Seven Card Stud, HORSE, and mixed games.
Specialization limits
Focuses on high limit cash games with buy-in stakes from $800/$1,600 upward to $4,000/$8,000.
Online rooms where plays
No public regular online poker room participation documented.
Favorite casinos/locations
Bellagio (Bobby’s Room), Various high-profile Las Vegas casinos like Rio, Venetian.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Jennifer Harman is considered a tight-aggressive, mathematically-oriented player with a disciplined and adaptable style.
Known for bluffs/traps
She has a reputation for solid, well-timed strategic bluffing and expert trap-setting rather than over-the-top bluff frequency.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Her approach combines mathematical precision with keen intuition and adaptability to opponents.
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable across multiple poker variants and changing table dynamics, a hallmark of her longevity.
Playing strengths
Her strengths include deep knowledge of limit games, mental toughness, emotional control, and mixed game expertise.
GTO strategy usage
Jennifer Harman employs modern poker theory and game theory optimal principles, especially in limit and mixed games.
Poker software usage
No public detailed info on software usage but top pros commonly utilize poker analysis and training software for improvement.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on Poker After Dark (including winning Week 8 – Killer Table), High Stakes Poker seasons, NBC National Heads-Up Championship.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in multiple seasons and episodes of High Stakes Poker, establishing herself as a premier high-stakes cash player.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Multiple appearances on Poker After Dark, including a notable win in a $20,000 buy-in event in 2007.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in the documentary "Pokerography: The Story of Jennifer Harman" released in 2016.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in poker media interviews at PokerNews, Poker.org, and other major poker publications.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Appeared as a guest on several major poker podcasts discussing career, strategy, and advocacy.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No public record of Jennifer Harman hosting her own podcast or video channel.
Facebook (account link)
No widely publicized or official Facebook page noted.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No official personal YouTube channel known.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No verified Twitch streaming channel publicly associated with her.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No confirmed TikTok presence for Jennifer Harman.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No known public LinkedIn profile detailing career outside poker.
Posting frequency in social media
Active social media posting mainly on Twitter and Instagram with poker, life updates, and advocacy content.
Type of content in social media
Shares a mix of poker-related content, personal life moments, animal advocacy, and philanthropic causes.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Currently no public information on active sponsorship deals.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No verified history of sponsorship contracts disclosed.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
No public information on past or current poker site ambassadorships.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Founder of Creating Organ Donation Awareness (CODA), a nonprofit organization advocating for organ donation.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No public information on investments in poker industry projects.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No public details about offering coaching services.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not publicly available.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Contributor to Doyle Brunson's "Super System II" with a chapter on Limit Hold’em; no solo poker books authored.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No public information on affiliate program partnerships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No public personal merchandise line identified.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Contributor chapter in "Super System II" by Doyle Brunson (published 2004), ISBN: varies by edition.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No public records of participation in formal poker training series.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No public records of formal masterclass presentations.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No publicly known professional coaching engagements.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No publicly identified coaching students.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No known educational YouTube content authored by Jennifer Harman.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Numerous poker magazine and online articles feature interviews and strategy insights from Jennifer Harman.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No regular magazine columns known.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No publicly documented poker conference speaking engagements.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No involvement in poker-related scandals publicly documented.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No accusations or controversies of cheating associated with Jennifer Harman.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No public casino or poker room conflicts recorded.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No known legal proceedings involving Jennifer Harman.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No public disputes with fellow players documented.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No tournament rule violations publicly reported.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No publicly known tax issues.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Some general poker community critique may arise from limits of female representation but no significant personal criticism documented.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Jennifer Harman has consistently responded to community feedback with professionalism and advocacy for poker and social issues.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2015, a prestigious industry honor.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2015 recognizing her achievements and influence.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely respected by peers including Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey for skill and contributions.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No specific poker publication awards publicly documented beyond Hall of Fame.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First woman to win two open WSOP bracelets; major presence in highest stakes cash games; Poker Hall of Fame inductee.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
One of four women to win multiple WSOP bracelets in open events; pioneering female presence in high-stakes cash games.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Significant contributions via elite gameplay, education (Super System II chapter), and female representation.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
Participates in charitable events; founder of CODA nonprofit for organ donation awareness integrating philanthropy with poker.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Considered a trailblazer for women in poker and a legend of high stakes mixed games with lasting influence.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped raise legitimacy and visibility of women in poker; influenced poker strategy literature and public perception of female pros.
No widely publicized tournament commentary roles.