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American and French dual citizenship
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Born (date and place of birth)
February 5, 1983 in White Plains, New York, USA
Residence (current location)
Hobe Sound, Florida, USA
Education (institution, specialization)
Graduated from Duke University with a degree in economics and a minor in political science; also graduated from University of Miami School of Law
Children (number, ages)
Three children
Year started playing poker
2005
Age when started playing
Started serious poker involvement at age 22
Year turned professional
2005
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Won the €25,000 European Poker Tour (EPT) High Roller Championship in 2009, earning approximately $749,467
First important tournament
First professional tournament win was a no-limit hold'em summer series event in Las Vegas in June 2005
Main motivation for turning pro
Interested in poker due to her background in game theory and love for strategic games like chess and backgammon, viewing poker as a more advanced game incorporating math and psychology
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with strong foundation in game theory from academic and personal research, enhanced by experience in chess and backgammon; no formal poker schooling documented
First sponsor/backing
First major sponsorship was with Team PokerStars from 2006 to 2015
Total live tournament winnings
Approximately $4.4 million in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
5 tournament titles
Number of final tables
67 total final tables appearances recorded
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$749,467 at the 2009 EPT High Roller Championship
WSOP cashes (number)
17 cashes at the World Series of Poker
WSOP final tables
At least 3 final tables at WSOP events including WSOP Europe
Best WSOP Main Event result
511th place in the 2011 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Multiple high roller cashes and final tables including EPT and WSOP events, notable 2nd place in 2011 EPT London High Roller Turbo Six Max
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Victory in the €25,000 EPT High Roller Championship in 2009
Online tournament winnings
Over $700,000 from WCOOP Main Event in 2007 (promoted from 3rd to 2nd place after disqualification)
Major online titles
High placement in WCOOP 2007 (runner-up)
Poker team
Former Team PokerStars member (2006-2015)
Highest stakes played
Competed in high roller tournaments; participated in events with buy-ins up to €25,000 and $37,000; involved in NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship ($25,000 buy-in)
Country ranking
Among the top female poker players in the United States historically by winnings
All Time Money List position
Among the top ten women players by all-time live tournament winnings as of 2021
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Most active and successful tournament years were 2006 to 2011; less active after 2012
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily, with experience in mixed games and high roller formats
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments, some online tournament play
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
No-Limit Hold'em six-max and full ring tournament play experience
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Mixed Game formats including 8-Game Mix and Heads-Up
Specialization limits
High roller tournament stakes from $10,000 to €25,000 buy-ins
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars (screen name Lady Maverick)
Favorite casinos/locations
Las Vegas venues, EPT locations, and notable international stops such as Monte Carlo and Borgata
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
TAG (Tight-Aggressive) with strong game theory influence and strategic play
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for controlled and mathematically sound bluffing, emphasis on trapping and informed decisions
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Primarily mathematical and game theory based with psychological insights
Style adaptability
High adaptability to opponent styles and evolving poker meta
Playing strengths
Game theory application, tournament strategy, heads-up play, mental discipline
GTO strategy usage
Utilizes Game Theory Optimal strategies extensively due to academic background
Poker software usage
Uses poker training software and solvers for strategy analysis and improvement
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on "Big Brother" (2015, Season 17), "Poker After Dark," and televised poker events such as the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in High Stakes Poker televised events
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Multiple appearances on Poker After Dark, including high stakes episodes
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Interviews with PokerNews, CardPlayer, and other major poker media outlets
Posting frequency in social media
Active sporadically on social media with posts regarding poker, life, and personal interests
Type of content in social media
Mix of poker insights, lifestyle content, DJ and music updates, advocacy for poker and gaming
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Formerly sponsored by PokerStars (2006-2015); GoDaddy.com spokesman (2009-2013)
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
PokerStars (2006-2015), GoDaddy.com (2009-2013)
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
PokerStars team member, advocate for professional poker and player rights
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Authored poker strategy articles; no published books or courses known
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Strategy articles for poker magazines
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized as one of the top female poker players of the 2000s and early 2010s
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Third place on Big Brother Season 17 (2015); notable success in online and live tournament poker
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Youngest woman to final table a WSOP Circuit event at age 22
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Promoted poker through media appearances, advocacy, and educational strategy content
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
One of the most successful and recognizable female poker players of her era, known for blending intelligence with strong poker skills
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced perception of women in poker and promoted the use of game theory in tournament strategy
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2016 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino | No-Limit Hold'em Colossus | $565 | 2855 | $832 | | | |||| 2015 | USA | WSOP | Rio | No-Limit Hold'em | $565 | 1558 | $1,957 | | | |||| 2013 | USA | WSOP | Rio | No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed | $2,500 | 96 | $4,183 | | | |||| 2011 | USA | WSOP | Rio | Main Event | $10,000 | 511 | $23,876 | | | |||| 2010 | USA | WSOP | Rio | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Heads Up Championship | $10,000 | 5 | $92,580 | | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2011 | UK | PokerStars.com EPT London | London | High Roller Turbo Six Max | $14,366 | 2 | $222,413 | | | |||| 2009 | Europe | EPT High Roller Championship | | €25,000 | 1 | $749,467 | | | |||| 2011 | Greece | PokerStars.com EPT Loutraki | Loutraki | No-Limit Hold'em | $2,750 | 3 | $25,714 | | |
WSOP Europe
2011 | UK | WSOP Europe | London | No-Limit Hold'em Six Max | $6,889 | 3 | $56,530 | | |
WSOP Circuit events
2005 | USA | WSOP Circuit | | No-Limit Hold'em | | | | | |
WSOP Online events
2007 | Online | World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) | PokerStars | Main Event | | 2 | $700,782 | | |
WCOOP (World Championship of Online Poker)
2007 | Online | WCOOP | PokerStars | Main Event | | 2 | $700,782 | | |
Borgata tournaments
2006 | USA | Borgata Open | Borgata | No-Limit Hold'em | $5,000 | | $285,450 | | |
San Remo tournaments
2011 | Italy | EPT San Remo | San Remo | No Limit Hold'em | $13,787 | 7 | $42,361 | | |
8-Game Mix tournaments
2010 | USA | World Poker Open | | 8 Game Mix | $2,400 | 1 | $9,312 | | |
Other platform results
nationality: American and French dual citizenship