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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
March 16, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Residence (current location)
Lives in Los Angeles, California, USA
Education (institution, specialization)
Studied Film & Television and Theatre at College of the Canyons and with UCLA professors; trained at Aaron Speiser's acting conservatory
Year started playing poker
2005
Age when started playing
21 years old when started playing poker seriously
Year turned professional
2007 (first female on-camera poker reporter hired at age 22 and began professional poker career)
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2006 Binions Saturday Tournament; also won 2006 MGM Sunday Tourney and 2008 Orleans No Limit Hold'em Deep Stack
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Introduced to poker by playing with brothers and grandfather; early backing from Tony G among others
First important tournament
First tournament win was a Hollywood house game in 2005, which sparked her poker career
Main motivation for turning pro
Competitive drive fueled by early success and passion for poker; interest in multiple poker formats
Initial bankroll
Backed by two poker players, including Tony G, who owns PokerNews
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught through extensive live play, media work, and studying multiple poker formats
First sponsor/backing
PokerNews initially; later signed with UltimateBet as a Star Player after 2008 WSOP
Total live tournament winnings
Approximately $375,000+ in live tournament earnings, including $334,534 from 2008 WSOP Main Event
Number of tournament wins
Multiple wins including 2008 Velvet Margarita Celebrity Charity, 2008 Orleans Deep Stack, 2007 WSOP Circuit event, 2006 Binions Saturday, among others
Number of final tables
At least 3 final tables at WSOP Circuit and other live events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$334,534 for 17th place at 2008 WSOP Main Event
WSOP cashes (number)
7 cashes at WSOP events
WSOP final tables
3 final tables at WSOP Circuit and WSOP events
Best WSOP Main Event result
17th place at 2008 WSOP Main Event
Poker team
Former UltimateBet Star Player; PokerNews patch during 2008 WSOP
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily, also Omaha, Seven Card Stud, H.O.R.S.E.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Live tournaments with multiple poker formats
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and 6-max
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
NLHE, Omaha, Seven Card Stud, H.O.R.S.E.
Specialization limits
Mid to high buy-in tournaments (WSOP Main Event $10K buy-in)
Favorite casinos/locations
Orleans Casino, Harrah's, Binions, MGM Grand
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Balanced, strategic, adaptable
Known for bluffs/traps
Thoughtful strategic play, not overly bluff-focused
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mix of mathematical and intuitive decision-making
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable across opponents and styles
Playing strengths
Tournament endurance, opponent reading, multi-format skills
GTO strategy usage
Uses Game Theory Optimal strategies and modern poker theory
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Poker After Dark, ESPN WSOP coverage, CBS Sports Poker Night Live co-host
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Yes
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, Poker.org, The Hendon Mob, and others
LinkedIn profile (link)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-michelle
Posting frequency in social media
Active on social media with poker, speaking, and lifestyle content
Type of content in social media
Poker insights, motivational speaking, gaming industry content
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
UltimateBet, PokerNews (historically)
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
PokerNews pre-2008, UltimateBet post-2008 WSOP
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
UltimateBet Star Player
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Content production and creative direction for casinos and online gaming brands
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
Own clothing line launched around 2008 WSOP
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Co-authored "Scriptures at your Fingertips for Teens"
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Writes and presents for PokerNews, WSOP, 888poker
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
Keynote speaker at Harvard, Google, Women in Insurance Summit
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Named Most Fascinating People in Poker; Maxim's Top 20 Hottest Celebrity Poker Players
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Top 10 Female Poker Money Earners Under 30 for several years
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
Maxim Top 20 Hottest Celebrity Poker Players (2010, 2012)
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Last woman standing 2008 WSOP Main Event; record largest live field conqured by woman
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Largest live tournament field beaten by a woman (2008 WSOP)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Female poker pioneer, trailblazer in poker media and promotion of women in poker
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
Won 2008 Velvet Margarita Annual Celebrity Charity Tournament
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Recognized as trailblazing female poker player and media personality
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Broke gender barriers, advanced poker media as first female on-camera presenter
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2024 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Grand Victoria Casino WSOPC Event #14 | Grand Victoria Casino | $250 Ladies Event | 250 | 5 | 1786 | 155 |||| 2023 | USA | World Series of Poker | WSOP | $1000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship | 1000 | 56 | 3337 | 1295 |||| 2022 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Harveys Lake Tahoe | Harveys Lake Tahoe | $400 No-Limit Hold'em Double Stack | 400 | 7 | 1807 | 166 |||| 2022 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Harveys Lake Tahoe | Harveys Lake Tahoe | $400 No-Limit Hold'em | 400 | 1 | 11602 | 130 |||| 2022 | USA | World Series of Poker | WSOP | $1000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship | 1000 | 22 | 5457 | 1074 |||| 2008 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino | 10000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 10000 | 17 | 334534 | 6844
WSOP Circuit events
2024 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Grand Victoria Casino WSOPC Event #14 | Grand Victoria Casino | $250 Ladies Event | 250 | 5 | 1786 | 155 |||| 2022 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Harveys Lake Tahoe WSOPC Event #16 | Harveys Lake Tahoe | $400 No-Limit Hold'em Double Stack | 400 | 7 | 1807 | 166 |||| 2022 | USA | WSOP Circuit - Harveys Lake Tahoe WSOPC Event #14 | Harveys Lake Tahoe | $400 No-Limit Hold'em | 400 | 1 | 11602 | 130
Celebrity Poker tournaments
2008 | USA | Velvet Margarita Annual Celebrity Charity Tournament | Velvet Margarita Casino | Charity Tournament | 0 | 1 | |
Charity poker events
2008 | USA | Velvet Margarita Annual Celebrity Charity Tournament | Velvet Margarita Casino | Charity Tournament | 0 | 1 | |
Poker After Dark
Poker After Dark appearances
ESPN Featured Tables
Coverage of 2008 WSOP Main Event final tables
Other platform results
nationality: American
WSOP official coverage commentator, CBS Sports Poker Night Live co-host