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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
July 9, 1984 in Brooklyn, New York, United States
Residence (current location)
Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Education (institution, specialization)
Attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for one year; transferred and graduated from Yale University with a degree in Political Science; later earned J.D. from Yale Law School in 2012
Children (number, ages)
Two children
Year started playing poker
Began playing seriously around 2005 during college years
Age when started playing
Started at about age 21
Year turned professional
Turned professional around 2007
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2008 WSOP $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha event, winning $227,933 – first WSOP bracelet
First important tournament
2006 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, made final table in $2,000 No Limit Hold'em event
Main motivation for turning pro
Intellectual challenge, passion for competition, and opportunity to travel and meet diverse people; also motivated by success in online and live cash games
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with deep study of game theory and poker strategy; coaching role and executive producer at DeucesCracked poker training site
First sponsor/backing
PokerStars Team Pro
Total live tournament winnings
Over $11.9 million in live tournament earnings as of 2025
Number of tournament wins
Over a dozen live tournament titles including 3 WSOP bracelets and multiple major event wins
Number of final tables
Numerous final tables including at least 5 Main Event final tables in major tours and multiple WSOP final tables
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
Approximately €1,300,000 ($1.82 million) at the 2010 Partouche Poker Tour Main Event
WSOP bracelets (number)
3 (2008 Pot-Limit Omaha, 2012 10-Game Mix Six-Handed, 2014 $25,000 Mixed-Max No-Limit Hold'em)
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 20 cashes
WSOP final tables
At least 5 final tables
Best WSOP Main Event result
Top finishes but no WSOP Main Event title; final table appearances in other WSOP events and deep runs noted
Super high roller results ($100K+)
1st place $25,000 High Roller at 2013 PCA; 3rd place in $100,000 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure event in 2014
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Multiple high roller wins and final tables in $25K-$100K buy-in range including $100,000 Super High Roller Celebrity Shootout at Aria in 2015
Online tournament winnings
Significant online success; known by screen name "fslexcduck" and "V. Selbst" on PokerStars
Major online titles
Multiple online event wins and high finishes
Poker team
Former PokerStars Team Pro member
Main cash game limits
Primarily mid- to high-stakes cash games and tournaments
Highest stakes played
Competed in $100,000+ buy-in super high roller events
Notable high stakes sessions
Participated in various televised and high stakes games with notable aggressive and tactical play
"Big Game" participation
Known for high stakes tournament dominance rather than specific televised "Big Game" cash sessions
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Not publicly detailed but estimated substantial profits from cash game and tournament play
Country ranking
Top female player in United States and historically highest earning female globally
All Time Money List position
Ranked in top 100 on All Time Money List (top around #70-90 depending on time)
Average tournament win
Typical average cash prize in six figures based on career statistics
ITM percentage
Around 25-30% in major tournament entries (approximate based on career cashes)
Final table percentage from cashes
Approximately 20-25% final table appearance rate from cashes
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Most successful years from 2008 to 2015, significant earnings peak in early 2010s
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily with strong mixed game proficiency (Omaha, Mix games, Mixed-Max)
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Prefers live tournament play with mix of cash game experience; skilled in mixed structure events
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Plays at full ring and 6-max tables; final tables in mixed formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, 10-Game Mix, Mixed-Max formats
Specialization limits
High roller tournaments mostly in $5,000 up to $100,000+ buy-ins
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars primarily, other major online sites for training and occasional play
Favorite casinos/locations
Mohegan Sun, Aria, Commerce Casino, Bellagio, Partouche (France)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Hyper-aggressive, analytical, fearless, adaptable, highly strategic and exploitative
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for fearless and well-timed bluffs; mixes aggression with high-level game theory
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Strong mathematical and game theory approach blended with intuitive reads and adaptations
Style adaptability
Expert at adjusting strategy based on opponents and game dynamic changes
Playing strengths
Multi-way pot navigation, aggression, in-depth game theory knowledge, mental toughness
GTO strategy usage
Early adopter and advanced user of game theory optimal (GTO) concepts combined with exploitative tactics
Poker software usage
Extensive use of poker software for analysis, training, and coaching (DeucesCracked involvement)
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Numerous appearances on televised poker shows including WSOP broadcasts and High Stakes Poker-related events
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in some High Stakes Poker-related events but not a regular cast member
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Featured guest on Poker After Dark episodes
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in various poker documentaries about women in poker and top pros
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Multiple interviews in PokerNews, CardPlayer, Poker Central, and international publications
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Appeared on Poker Life Podcast, The Chip Race, and others as a guest
Posting frequency in social media
Occasional social media posts focused on poker, family, and professional updates
Type of content in social media
Educational content, personal updates, advocacy and poker-related commentary
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
PokerStars (former team pro)
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Primarily sponsored by PokerStars during professional career, later sponsorships not documented
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
PokerStars Team Pro ambassador until retirement
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
Worked in investment trading post-poker career but not documented as poker industry investor
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Provided coaching on DeucesCracked poker training site as executive producer and coach
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Created training videos and educational content for DeucesCracked
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
Active contributor and teacher on online poker training platforms (DeucesCracked)
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
Participated in poker seminars and masterclasses at major events
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Conducted private sessions and video-based coaching via online platforms
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Written articles and strategy columns in poker publications
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
Regular contributor to poker strategy forums and publications
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
Spoke at poker industry conferences and workshops
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Multiple awards including Global Poker Index #1 ranking and recognition as top female player
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely recognized by poker peers as one of the greatest female poker players ever
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
Recognized in poker media with awards and top rankings
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First and only woman to reach #1 GPI rank; highest live tournament earnings by a female; first woman to win three open WSOP bracelets
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds records for most WSOP open event bracelets won by a woman; only player to win North American Poker Tour Main Event twice consecutively
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Major influence for women in poker; advocate for LGBT representation in poker; pioneering aggressive female player at top-level poker
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
Participated in charity poker events supporting LGBT rights and civil rights causes
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Considered one of the most influential female poker players and a role model for women in professional poker
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped change perceptions about gender and poker ability; contributed to growth of mixed game events and poker education platforms
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2017 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em | 10000 | 56 | $6,191 | ||
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2014 | Bahamas | PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) | Atlantis Resort | $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller | 25000 | 1 | $1,424,420 | ||
Aria High Roller Series
2015 | USA | Aria Super High Roller Celebrity Shootout | Aria Resort & Casino | $100,000 No-Limit Hold’em | 100000 | 1 | $1,000,000 | ||
Borgata tournaments
2019 | USA | WPT Borgata Poker Open | Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa | $3,500 No-Limit Hold’em | 3500 | 14 | $39,950 | ||
Commerce Casino events
2008 | USA | WPT Ladies Event | Commerce Casino | $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em | 1000 | 1 | $26,500 | ||
Bellagio tournaments
2011 | USA | WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic | Bellagio Resort & Casino | $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em | 1100 | 3 | $338,351 | ||
Charity poker events
Participated in charity events supporting civil rights and LGBT causes
Poker After Dark
Featured in Poker After Dark episodes
High Stakes Poker
Participated in some High Stakes Poker-related events
PokerGO events
Appeared in PokerGO coverage events and commentaries
ESPN Featured Tables
Appeared in ESPN televised poker events including WSOP coverage
Live cash game sessions (documented)
Participated in live cash game sessions, especially at major casino venues
High Stakes cash games
Participated in high stakes cash game events but details limited
Private game participations
No detailed public records
Casino cash game sessions
Played cash games at Foxwoods, Commerce Casino, Aria, and Bellagio
Online cash game results
Active online cash player in early career, primarily on PokerStars
Mixed game cash sessions
Competed in mixed cash game formats
Local circuit events
Played in regional poker events early in career
PokerStars tournaments
Active player as Team Pro and in PCA events
Occasional poker event commentary, especially on PokerGO and WSOP streaming coverage