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British citizen
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Born (date and place of birth)
August 18, 1972, Hammersmith, West London, England
Residence (current location)
Lives in London, United Kingdom
Education (institution, specialization)
Studied English literature at Oxford University
Children (number, ages)
Two children (publicly mentioned but no detailed ages available)
Year started playing poker
Early 1990s (playing poker since teenager, first recorded tournament cashes since 2001)
Age when started playing
Began playing seriously as a teenager around age 18-20
Year turned professional
Transitioned to professional poker status mainly by mid-2000s, notable professional wins starting 2005-2006
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Celebrity Poker Club Series 2, Cardiff, 2005, approx $45,745 prize
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
No verified specific poker mentor publicly documented
First important tournament
Early 2000s smaller buy-in tournaments in UK, specifics of first major tournament participation not detailed
Main motivation for turning pro
Passion for poker as a competitive mind sport alongside media career
Initial bankroll
Not publicly documented
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with long-term experience; no formal poker education publicly recorded
First sponsor/backing
PokerStars, signed around 2007 and became brand ambassador
Total live tournament winnings
Over $2,500,000 in live tournament earnings (approx. $2.5 million as per Hendon Mob and poker databases)
Number of tournament wins
3 official live tournament titles including two EPT Main Events and Celebrity Poker Club win
Number of final tables
At least 15+ major final tables including EPT events and more
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$657,779 for winning the EPT San Remo Main Event 2014
WSOP cashes (number)
2 recorded cashes totaling approximately $32,573
Best WSOP Main Event result
No deep run or final table recorded in WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No participation or results reported in $100K+ buy-in super high rollers
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No documented specific high roller event victories in $25K-$100K range
Online tournament winnings
No publicly documented major online tournament winnings
Major online titles
None publicly recorded
Poker team
Formerly PokerStars Ambassador until 2014
Main cash game limits
Plays regular cash games in Victoria Casino London, stakes not publicly disclosed but traditionally mid-to-high stakes for live cash
Highest stakes played
Highest stakes presumed mid-high stakes local cash games; no verified high stakes online cash records
Notable high stakes sessions
Regular player at Victoria Casino in London, with known high-stakes cash game involvement locally
"Big Game" participation
Not involved in famous televised Big Game cash sessions
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Not publicly disclosed
Country ranking
Among top female British poker players by winnings and recognition
All Time Money List position
Within top 50 in all-time money list for England; top 10 among women globally
Tournament ROI (if known)
Not publicly calculable due to incomplete buy-in data and variable participation
Average tournament win
Average cashes around $40,000 based on known cash data and totals
ITM percentage
Estimated around 20-25% in tournaments based on available cash counts and entries
Final table percentage from cashes
Approximate final table percentage near 30% from cashes to final tables ratio
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Peak years 2006 and 2014 with EPT wins; periodic cashes mainly in UK events across 2001–2022
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em tournaments predominantly
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Mainly live tournament play with some cash game activity; minor online tournament play
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers full ring and 6-max tournament tables
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em primary, noted for heads-up and regular tournament formats
Specialization limits
Medium to high buy-in tournaments mostly, no super high rollers recorded
Online rooms where plays
Formerly PokerStars prior to 2014 sponsorship end
Favorite casinos/locations
Victoria Casino London (frequent player), also London venues and major European EPT stops
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Tight-aggressive (TAG) playing style with disciplined tournament approach
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for strategic, well-timed bluffs and strong post-flop play; good trapping ability
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mathematically informed but also intuitive strategic decisions, blending analytical and creative poker play
Style adaptability
Demonstrated strong adaptability, winning multiple large-field events years apart
Playing strengths
Heads-up play, tournament endurance, reading opponents, strong mental game
GTO strategy usage
Uses modern poker theory and Game Theory Optimal principles informally, no formal disclosures
Poker software usage
No public details on specific software or trackers used
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Regular commentator on Late Night Poker, William Hill Poker Grand Prix, Premier League Poker, The Poker Nations Cup, World Poker Tour broadcasts
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No known appearances on High Stakes Poker series
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Made appearances on Poker After Dark in celebrity and invitational contexts
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in multiple poker-related documentaries; also produced poker-themed TV content
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Interviewed by PokerNews, CardPlayer, PokerListings, GGPoker and others extensively
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Appeared as guest on UK poker and gaming podcasts intermittently
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No official poker podcast hosted by her known
Posting frequency in social media
Occasionally posts on Twitter and Instagram related to media and poker
Type of content in social media
Shares media commentary, poker insights, writing excerpts, public appearances
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Formerly sponsored by PokerStars until 2014
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
PokerStars 2007–2014
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
PokerStars Brand Ambassador duration 2007–2014
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
No personal business ventures publicly tied to poker besides media work
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No public coaching services offered
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Author of poker memoir "For Richer, For Poorer: A Love Affair with Poker"
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
"For Richer, For Poorer: A Love Affair with Poker" (2017)
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Writes weekly poker columns for The Guardian and The Observer newspapers
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
Weekly poker columns in The Guardian and The Observer (UK)
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Some criticism on leaving PokerStars due to casino game promotion decision
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Publicly stated decision was based on principle to promote pure poker, no personal criticism of PokerStars as company
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Inducted into Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2016
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Women in Poker Hall of Fame, inducted 2016
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Highly respected by peers for breaking gender barriers and longevity
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First woman to win EPT event (2006), first player to win two EPT Main Events (2006, 2014), winner of both professional and celebrity televised poker tournaments
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
First player ever to win two EPT Main Events
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Popularized poker to wider UK public through media, helped advance gender equality in poker
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No specific charity poker participations documented
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Trailblazer for women in poker, known for media crossover success and poker intellect
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced poker sponsorship ethics and female player visibility in professional poker
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2012 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | No-Limit Hold'em | 1500 | 17 | 26414 | | | |||| 2011 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | No-Limit Hold'em | 1500 | 17 | | | | ||||
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2014-04-20 | Italy | EPT | San Remo | No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 4900 | 1 | 657779.76 | 556 | 1680 | |||| 2006-09-24 | UK | EPT | London | Championship Event 6 | 5000 | 1 | 634250 | 398 | |
San Remo tournaments
2014-04-20 | Italy | EPT San Remo | Casino Sanremo | Main Event | 4900 | 1 | 657779.76 | 556 | 1680 |
Celebrity Poker tournaments
2005 | UK | Celebrity Poker Club | Cardiff | Main Event | | 1 | 45745 | | |
Provided commentary for major poker events including EPT, World Poker Tour and UK televised poker shows