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American and Canadian dual citizenship
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Born (date and place of birth)
September 16, 1958 in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Residence (current location)
Lives primarily in Los Angeles, California with additional residence in Las Vegas, Nevada
Year started playing poker
Approximately 2004, when she started playing poker seriously and entered high-stakes games
Age when started playing
Started serious poker involvement around age 46
Year turned professional
Around 2004 when she began competing in major live tournaments and cash games professionally
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2005 WSOP Event #26: $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold'em, winning $158,625
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Phil Laak, professional player and partner, helped improve her game after meeting in 2004
First important tournament
Early significant event includes 2004 WPT Celebrity Invitational at Commerce Casino
Main motivation for turning pro
Passion for poker combined with a desire to prove skill beyond acting career and personal challenge
Initial bankroll
Not publicly documented
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Informal coaching from Phil Laak and personal study; no formal poker courses documented
First sponsor/backing
No confirmed major sponsorship deal recorded, participates often in promotional poker events
Total live tournament winnings
Over $1.2 million in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
5 recorded tournament titles including WSOP and WPT Ladies events
Number of final tables
At least 5 final tables documented in live tournaments
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$158,625 in 2005 WSOP Ladies No-Limit Hold'em event
WSOP bracelets (number)
2 (2005 Ladies No-Limit Hold'em; 2019 $1,500 Dealers Choice 6-Handed event)
WSOP cashes (number)
39 cash finishes across WSOP events
WSOP final tables
Multiple final tables including at least the two bracelet wins
Poker team
Not publicly affiliated with a formal poker team or stable
Main cash game limits
Participates in high-stakes cash games in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, stakes not publicly detailed
Highest stakes played
Plays in private high-stakes cash games and The Big Game on Tour with six-figure pots
Notable high stakes sessions
Significant profits on PokerStars Big Game on Tour, including $86,000 profit in a 2024 session
"Big Game" participation
Participated on PokerStars Big Game on Tour 2024 season
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated significant cash game winnings, specific numbers private
Country ranking
Among top female players in American-Canadian poker scene
All Time Money List position
Top 30 female players historically in All Time Money rankings
Tournament ROI (if known)
Not specifically calculable from public data
Average tournament win
Approximate average cashes range $20,000-$40,000
ITM percentage
Estimated 25%+ based on cashes and entries
Final table percentage from cashes
Estimated 10-15% based on final tables vs cash finishes
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Active 2004–2025 with consistent cashes and notable wins in mid-2000s and 2019
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em and mixed games including Dealers Choice and H.O.R.S.E.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Live tournaments with some online play and high-stakes cash games
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Plays full ring and 6-max; involved in 6-handed Dealers Choice events
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Razz, Mixed Games, H.O.R.S.E., Dealers Choice
Specialization limits
Mid to high stakes tournaments from $1,000 buy-ins to $10,000+; varying cash stakes
Online rooms where plays
Appears on PokerStars Big Game on Tour; no specific regular online room documented
Favorite casinos/locations
Commerce Casino, Bicycle Casino (Los Angeles), Aria Casino (Las Vegas)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Versatile, fearlessly bold, good opponent reader, tactical bluffer, approachable table image
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for bold bluffs and strategic large bets leveraging table image
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Intuitive with strategic adjustments, opponent reading, and situational awareness
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to different games, opponents, and formats
Playing strengths
Opponent reading, fearlessness, mixed game skills, composure, and psychological tactics
GTO strategy usage
Uses modern poker theory influenced by Phil Laak and personal study
Poker software usage
Not publicly detailed
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Poker Royale (GSN), Poker Superstars Invitational (FSN), Celebrity Poker Showdown (Bravo), Poker After Dark (NBC)
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Appeared on High Stakes Poker
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Featured multiple seasons of Poker After Dark
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
PokerNews, PokerListings, CardPlayer
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Unknown specific podcast appearances
Posting frequency in social media
Occasional social media posts about poker and acting
Type of content in social media
Poker highlights, lifestyle, acting, promotional content
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No long-term major poker sponsorships publicly known
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Owns luxury homes including Hollywood Hills poker room
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in poker media articles including PokerNews and PokerListings
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Women in Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductee
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Women in Poker Hall of Fame, inducted 2022
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Respected female player and ambassador in poker community
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
Nominated for PokerListings Spirit of Poker Living Legend award 2014
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First celebrity to win an open WSOP event; multiple bracelets; successful cash player
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
First celebrity to win open WSOP bracelet event
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Raised profile of women and celebrities in poker through media and achievements
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
2023 One Step Closer Charity Event winner
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Influential figure bridging Hollywood and poker, role model for women in poker
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped promote poker through celebrity presence and major televised events
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2019 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,500 Dealers Choice 6-Handed | $1,500 | 1 | $156,986 | | | |||| 2005 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | Ladies No-Limit Hold'em | $1,000 | 1 | $158,625 | 600+ | | |||| 2019 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six Max | $10,000 | 24 | $23,315 | | | |||| 2019 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,500 Razz | $1,500 | 12 | $5,866 | | | |||| 2019 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em Double Stack | $1,000 | 214 | $2,387 | | | |||| 2019 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout | $1,500 | 96 | $5,279 | | | |||| 2017 | Australia | Aussie Millions | Melbourne | No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | AUD$10,600 | 29 | $30,400 | | | |||| 2017 | Bahamas | PokerStars Championship Bahamas | Bahamas | No-Limit Hold'em Six Max Turbo | $5,200 | 2 | $39,160 | | | |||| 2013 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo | $1,000 | 13 | $12,373 | | | |||| 2011 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $10,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em Championship | $10,000 | 21 | $20,129 | | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2012 | Europe | World Series of Poker Europe | Casino | No-Limit Hold'em Mixed Max | $13,536 | 11 | $26,671 | | | |||| 2012 | Europe | World Series of Poker Europe | Casino | No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed | $3,262 | 17 | $8,543 | | |
WSOP Europe
2012 | Europe | World Series of Poker Europe | Casino | No-Limit Hold'em Mixed Max | $13,536 | 11 | $26,671 | | | |||| 2012 | Europe | World Series of Poker Europe | Casino | No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed | $3,262 | 17 | $8,543 | | |
Aussie Millions
2017 | Australia | Aussie Millions | Melbourne | Main Event | AUD$10,600 | 29 | $30,400 | | |
Commerce Casino events
2004 | USA | WPT Celebrity Invitational | Commerce Casino | Celebrity Invitational | | | | | |
Bicycle Casino tournaments
2005 | USA | World Poker Tour | Bicycle Casino | Ladies Invitational Tournament | | 1 | | | |
Venetian tournaments
2011 | USA | Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza III | Venetian | No-Limit Hold'em | $5,000 | 34 | $12,253 | | |
Celebrity Poker tournaments
2004 | USA | WPT Celebrity Invitational | Commerce Casino | Celebrity Invitational | | | | | |
Charity poker events
2023 | USA | One Step Closer Charity Event | | $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em | $1,000 | 1 | $15,200 | | |