Shrewd, strategic, successful—these are just a few words to describe Vanessa Rousso, a name synonymous with brilliance in the high-stakes world of poker. But Vanessa’s journey extends far beyond the felt. This French-American female poker player isn’t just a card shark; she’s...

How To Play Blackjack: Quick Recap Blackjack, or simply 21, is a fast-paced comparing card game in which your hand is played against the dealer’s. Its easy rules and gameplay make It a beginner-favorite. Here is a quick recap of blackjack basics:...

Cyndy is a professional high-stakes poker player who belongs to the generation of women poker players who were treated as second-class citizens in the poker world, but they did not give up. Cyndy started playing professional poker at the male-dominated tables in...

Born in Staten Island, New York, Loni Harwood’s journey to becoming a professional female poker player began with watching her father, Joel Harwood, compete in online poker tournaments. Witnessing his success sparked her interest in the game, and she decided to pursue...

From Abnow to Olympia: The Rise of Hadi Choopan The story of Hadi Choopan is the story of a poor boy from a village in Iran who defied all odds after twenty years of perseverance and emerged victorious despite numerous challenges. Today,...

Kathy Liebert is probably one of the least-known female poker players who once held the record for the most cash winnings in the female category. She still rules the female poker world regarding the amount of cash won, only to be second...

In the thrilling realm of poker, Kara is a recognizable face who has contributed to the community for almost 20 years. This article explores how one thing led to another in Kara’s journey, making her leave a lasting impact on the poker...

They say lovers pick up each other’s interests, which may be the case for Maria. She is a professional Argentinian poker player who learned poker from her boyfriend and later played heads-up against him. Maria ranks 10th on the female poker players’...

Xuan Liu is a professional Canadian poker player with more than 2.2 million dollars in earnings from both online and live tournaments. On the other hand, she came out against the misleading belief of making easy money through playing poker on many...

On May 10th, 2023, Liv Boeree launched her podcast Win-Win to discuss the nature of competition in human beings, both the good and evil sides of it. You may wonder why she is qualified to talk about this subject. This article tells...

Joanne Jishung Liu, or J. J. Liu as she is known in poker circles, has been in this business for more than 20 years and has her name in the Poker Hall of Fame. However, this is not why she is known...

You can count yourself extremely lucky if you have had a life as full as Beth Shak’s by the time you are 54. From a professional poker player to a fashion icon, philanthropist, TV star, fashion designer, collection holder, and mother, whatever...

Nipun Java is the winner of three WSOP bracelets who had never played poker before moving to the United States and living there for over ten years. He finally took the leap of faith and quit his day job in 2014 to...

Honestly, who can say that at the ripe age of 65 has managed to ace not one but two careers? This is something we can confidently claim about Jennifer Tilly. Her life is so rich in successful moments that it’s hard to...

James Romero is one of those Poker players who has done it right. He has dedicated years of his life to studying everything there is to learn about Poker and making connections that will last him a lifetime. One thing is sure...

The stars in the Poker sky come in two types. The ones that keep shining for a lifetime and leave a trail of tales and victories behind. And the ones that shine bright for some time, never to be seen again. Vivek...

They say Poker takes 5 minutes to learn, but it takes a lifetime to master. But Nikita Luther has managed to do it in no more than 4 years. She says: “I used to be one of those annoying girls with their...

Doyle Brunson called himself the godfather of poker in his autobiography. And the truth is, when you look at his life, you cannot dispute this claim in any way. He really was the godfather of poker and was present at all the...

Sashimi is one of the most controversial Poker players in Live Poker games on YouTube. Many people hold many different opinions about her and not all these opinions are in her favor. But let’s see who Sashimi is. In this article, we...

Have you ever heard of someone who won the World Series of Poker while officially homeless? Yes, we are talking about John Cynn, the first American Poker player to win the bejeweled bracelet and the first person to win the title while...

We all know the Last Cowboy for his extravagant lifestyle and adventures with his family and friends worldwide. But in another world, William O. Perkins III is known for his high-stakes poker games and prop bets with other poker celebrities. Let’s get...

Daniel Dvoress has done two major deeds in his life. First, he has managed to win a total of $28 million in live poker tournaments. And second, he has managed to keep his personal and private life almost completely hidden from the...

Former WSOP bracelet winner, Cory Zeidman is one of the most mysterious and controversial faces in the world of professional poker. He has been a pro poker player for a long time. But behind the scenes, when not busy with cards, he...

Coming from a conservative culture, Robbi did not get her hands on poker until she came upon the “Poker For Dummies” book just before the Covid Pandemic started. She was an unknown player in the noisy world of poker until her controversial...

The British professional poker player, Stephen, led the Global Poker Index (GPI) from April 18 to October 9, 2018, and now stands in the 4th place. Chidwick has over $38 million in total live earnings. This means he is the 4th on...

The former Wall Street trader brought his talent for making money to the table, and since then, he has managed to become one of the most high-profile poker players in the world! The word legend is bandied around the poker world a...

You landed on this page because you want to know Who Kristen Foxen(Formerly Bicknell).  In April 2022, Kristen Bicknell tied the knot with her fellow pro poker player Alex Foxen and officially became Mrs. Foxen! She was the third-richest female poker player...

Brian is one of the most influential folks in the casino gaming industry. He owns one of the most-viewed YouTube channels, with Millions of monthly views and over 600k subscribers. Read on to find out how Brian Christopher became the world’s leading...

Annie Duke is a famous female professional poker player turned best-selling author. She spent years coaching and consulting businesses and leaders on how to make better decisions. In fact, she turned poker into a life lesson and strategy. Read this article until...

Amir Esfandiari is an Iranian-American professional magician and poker player. He is on another level when it comes to chips and cards! Esfandiari is a massive name in the world of poker. He is best known for his elaborate poker chips tricks....