Nationality
British
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Born (date and place of birth)
July 18, 1984, in Hollingbourne, Kent, England
Education (institution, specialization)
First Class Honours degree in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Manchester
Year started playing poker
2005
Age when started playing
21 years old
Year turned professional
Circa 2008 (after winning the Ladbrokes European Ladies Championship)
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2008 Ladbrokes European Ladies Championship, won $30,000
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Coached by Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke, and Dave Ulliott during the Ultimatepoker.com Showdown TV series in 2005
First important tournament
Participation was in the Ultimatepoker.com Showdown reality TV show in 2005, then played live tournaments starting around 2006-2008
Main motivation for turning pro
Transitioned to professional poker following a breakthrough performance on the TV show and early successes; motivated by competitive drive and success in tournaments
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Learned through coaching on the Ultimatepoker.com Showdown TV show and self-directed learning; no formal poker school documented
First sponsor/backing
Signed with Team PokerStars Pro in September 2010
Total live tournament winnings
Over $6,669,000 in live tournament earnings as of August 2025
Number of tournament wins
4 major live tournament titles including EPT Sanremo 2010 and a WSOP bracelet in 2017 Tag Team event
Number of final tables
96 tournament final tables
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$2,800,000 for 4th place at the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, December 2024
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 - 2017 WSOP Event #2, $10,000 Tag Team No-Limit Hold'em Championship (with Igor Kurganov)
WSOP cashes (number)
Multiple cashes totaling dozens; at least 10+ documented WSOP cashes
WSOP final tables
At least 1 known WSOP final table (Tag Team event win)
Best WSOP Main Event result
2018 WSOP Main Event, finished 379th place
Online tournament winnings
Has played online with winnings reported around $300,000+ in smaller events
Poker team
Former Team PokerStars Pro member from 2010 to 2019; currently affiliated with partypoker
Country ranking
Ranked 23rd on England All Time Money List as of 2025
All Time Money List position
480th on the Global All Time Money List as of 2025
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Female Player of the Year (European Poker Awards) in 2014, 2015, and 2016
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments with some online participation; mixed formats including Tag Team events
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em mainly, including Tag Team events
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars (former), partypoker (current)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Balanced, mathematical, with noted strong reading of opponents and strategic play
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for selective and well-timed bluffing, combined with strong observational skills
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Primarily mathematical and theory-driven with strong reliance on Game Theory Optimal (GTO) concepts
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable, demonstrated success across different tournament formats and live vs online play
Playing strengths
Exceptional strategic understanding, reading opponents' body language, decision-making under pressure
GTO strategy usage
Strong advocate and practitioner of GTO-based strategy
Poker software usage
Utilizes poker software and video analysis tools; engages in continuous learning
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on Ultimatepoker.com Showdown (2005), Poker After Dark (2017), various WSOP coverage shows
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No recorded participation in High Stakes Poker TV show
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Won a Poker After Dark Voice Carry Event in 2017
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in Poker.org, PokerNews, and Poker.org Poker Interviews (2024-2025)
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Guest on multiple poker and science-related podcasts; host of her own podcast "Win-Win"
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
Host of the "Win-Win" podcast series focused on science, decision making, and poker, available on YouTube and other platforms
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
"Liv Boeree" channel with science and poker content
Posting frequency in social media
Moderate, posts focused on podcast updates, poker news, and science topics
Type of content in social media
Poker insights, science communication, philanthropy, podcast promotion
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Currently partnered with partypoker
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Sponsored by PokerStars from 2010 to 2019
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Ambassador for PokerStars until 2019, currently associated with partypoker
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Involved in science communication projects and podcast production business
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Published articles on Vox.com and The Independent, educational poker videos and talks
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
Educational content on YouTube, including poker strategy and science-related videos
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Published poker and science-related articles in Vox, The Independent, and others
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
Speaker at Oxford Union Debate Society and various scientific and poker industry conferences
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
European Poker Awards Female Player of the Year (2014, 2015, 2016); Europe’s Leading Lady (2010)
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Highly respected by peers for poker skill and contribution to poker education
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First and only female to win both WSOP bracelet and EPT title; holds record for highest live tournament payout by a woman ($2,800,000); top 4 in women’s all-time poker earnings
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds record for largest live tournament payout by a female poker player ($2.8 million, 2024 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Promotes poker among women, advocates GTO strategy, educates on reading opponents; science outreach in poker community
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Renowned as “The Poker Queen,” pioneering female achievements in poker, blending science and poker promotion
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Elevated visibility of women in poker, helped integrate science and rational strategy into poker culture
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2024-12-19|Bahamas|WSOP Paradise|WSOP Paradise|$25,000 Super Main Event|25000|4|2800000| |1890| |||| 2017-06-02|USA|WSOP|Rio|Event #2 Tag Team No-Limit Hold'em Championship|10000|1|136982| |0| |||| 2018-07-14|USA|WSOP|Rio|Main Event|10000|379|33305| |0| |||| 2018-07-11|USA|WSOP|Rio|No-Limit Hold'em (30 min levels)|5000|31|11176| |0| |||| 2022-07-17|USA|WSOP|Rio|No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max|5000|60|8843| |0| |||| 2024-07-10|USA|WSOP|Rio|No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max|5000|153|9952| |0|
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2010-04-21|Italy|EPT Sanremo|Sanremo|Main Event No-Limit Hold'em|5300|1|1698300| |0| |||| 2015-08-24|Spain|EPT Barcelona|Barcelona|High Roller No-Limit Hold'em|10600|3|391000| |0| |||| 2018-08-24|Spain|EPT Barcelona|Barcelona|No-Limit Hold'em|10300|6|81900| |220|
Poker After Dark
2017||Poker After Dark||Voice Carry Event|||1|||150000||
Occasional tournament commentary and live event reporting early in career