Famous women from the world of poker

It’s an interesting fact of casino history that women made up the majority of players in the very first casinos that appeared in the world. They usually had a preference for playing slots, which are still popular with the fairer sex today. However, poker has throughout its history been considered a male gambling game, and even today, female poker players are more of an exception in the world of professional poker.

Despite this, women’s achievements in poker sometimes far surpass men’s, which proves once again that in poker, just like in any other game of chance, absolutely anyone can win.

Best female poker players on the planet

Apart from their excellent poker skills, many well-known female poker players are also good-looking. Among the women who have forever inscribed their name in the history of professional poker are especially notable:

• Vanessa Russo: a member of the legendary PokerStar Pro team. Vanessa’s cumulative winnings during her time as a poker pro have topped $3 million. Winner of the EPT Grand Final in 2009.
• Liv Bory: The world still remembers her mesmerising victories in numerous tournaments, which are estimated to have earned her around $2 million. She currently plays on the PokerStars team.
• Clonie Gowan: One of the highest ranked female poker players in the world, a repeat winner of multiple games and tournaments, with a record but still impressive haul of US$1.6 million. As well as playing in the games, Clonie also works as a journalist for poker publications and is a frequent commentator on some of the world’s most famous poker tournaments.
• Lacey Jones: arguably the best-known online poker player to come from the US. He is also a repeat winner of Full Tilt Poker.
• Cara Scott: A TV presenter from Canada who has demonstrated an incredible talent for the game by winning international professional poker tournaments twice.
• Jennifer Lay: A regular participant in several tournaments and a repeat winner. She has reached the final of one game or another more than 20 times.
• Tiffany Michelle: With little experience in professional poker, she is ranked 17th in an international tournament, one of the most impressive results in poker so far.

The world’s most charming female poker players

The achievements of these girls in professional poker may be much more modest compared to the champions of various competitions and tournaments, but their natural beauty and charm will always attract the attention of not only poker fans, but also people who have never been interested in gambling.

• Joanna Krupa: She once started out playing Titan Poker, but today she is one of the most famous poker players. However, she has not been caught playing for a long time now: the girl has chosen a career as a model.
• Melanie Iglesias: Remembered by poker fans for her incredible beauty and participation in the filming of erotic magazines. She has often been the main model for women’s poker competitions.
• Jade Nicole: Playboy magazine’s top model in 2008 and is now one of the strongest players on the world stage.
• Shannon Elizabeth: The star of American Pie, whose all-time tournament winnings total $200,000.
• Sarah Jean Underwood: winner of Esquire magazine’s “Sexiest Girl” title in 2012 and the former face of world-famous online casino Victory Poker.
• Tatjana Pasalic: Croatian journalist and member of the Bodog Poker team, known in the poker world for her beauty and charm.
• Shantel McNulty: A player with a rather modest track record, but a totally ineffable charisma and appeal. Her relationships with male players are always full of rumour and speculation amongst poker fans
• Tara Rice: Although this poker player’s most notable accomplishment is her 35th line in the women’s poker tournament, she is still much talked about as one of the most beautiful women involved in gambling.