#9 - Jennifer Leigh
Jennifer “Jennicide” Leigh – She is again one of the players that became successful within a very short period of time, perhaps indicating that video games and game theories are playing much influence in poker game. These players are playing poker just with the same excitement as they do backgammon or computer games for that matter. Just within one year of playing, Jennicide became one of the well known female poker players on the online poker circuit. This fame followed an invitation in July 2005 by GSN to play Poker Royales' Battle of the Ages along with veterans like Dan Harrington, Barbara Enright and T.J. Cloutier.
Hottie Rating: 8/10
Poker Rating: 7/10
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#8 - Carmel Petresco
This Romanian blonde has been getting a lot of attention just the same way Clonie Gowen did when she broke on through the WSOP. Though Carmel Petresco has not been that high on the prize lists, she is been rated highly for her intelligent demeanour to the game. Just what we need - A bodacious blonde with loads of gray matter. Her interests range from philosophy, psychology and hold your breath - telepathy! Ok now she has us hypnotized. She claims Daniel Alaei as the biggest influence in the way she plays. She is steadily increasing her rank in the WSOP tour.
Hottie Rating: 8/10
Poker Rating: 7/10
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#7 - Erica Schoenberg
Erica Schoenberg is probably the most awe-inspiring player on the poker tour. Already famous as the Blackjack Babe she got into poker in 2006 and immediately made her mark. A professional volleyball player and a model, Erica has immediately seen herself in the money finishing 16th in the WPT $25,000 tournament. She is a rare breed of player having been coached by none other than the MIT Blackjack Team. With such credo one would be compelled to believe that Erica is going to be a staple figure on the tour. And whats more she has been named as a Mansion Ambassador for her powerplays. This is one hot blonde to watch out for!
Hottie Rating: 8/10
Poker Rating: 7/10
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#6 - Jean Gluck
The 29-year-old Jean Gluck is from San Dimas, California. A tomboy right since school, she had enough spunk to compete and win in sports and at the same time an excellent student. Initially losing money, she never lost sight of what she could achieve. Graduating to higher rungs of poker success in her typically logical approach, Jean is to be increasingly seen on the mid-range poker range. An incredibly intelligent player with a lot of style is always in demand in the world of poker - Jean promises to be just that and the way she is going she is looking for a big breakout soon enough.
Hottie Rating: 8/10
Poker Rating: 7/10
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#5 Evelyn Ng
Ng began her gambling career playing pool for money at age 14. By age 17, she had expanded into dealing blackjack and poker games in her hometown of Toronto. Around that time, she dated fellow Canadian poker player Daniel Negreanu. He helped her develop a style of play designed to combat aggressive players. Ng achieved fame on the WPT circuit in 2003 after placing second in the Ladies' Night I tournament - finishing ahead of established professionals including Annie Duke, Kathy Liebert and Jennifer Harman. Ng was included as one of the characters in the video game Stacked with Daniel Negreanu.
Hottie Rating: 8/10
Poker Rating: 7/10
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#4 Courtney Friel If you liked all the blonde jokes and are thinking how the hell Courtney Friel is in, replacing Shana Hiatt as the hostess of World Poker Tour, and are in the debate of whether Shana Hiatt is hot or Courtney Friel, you need to get some facts updated. Courtney holds a bachelors degree in Political Science and has worked in the field of broadcast journalism. She currently works four jobs, reporting for the local CBS Palm Springs on weekends and on as-needed basis besides anchoring news and a happening video game show. Of course, then, comes the world of poker.
Now, the next time you find this blonde with her mike hosting WPT, you know that she is not just a hooter but got this position based on her education and work background!
Hottie Rating: 8/10
Poker Rating: 6/10
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#3 Liz Lieu
In 2006, Liz Lieu is already proving that she has become one of the best female players on the planet. In May, Liz challenged noted online player, Erik Sagstrom to a $600,000 Limit Hold'em Heads Up Match... winner take all. Liz bested her online opponent in two of three high-stake $200,000 matches, proving to all that she is a true force to be reckoned with both live and online poker.With Poker Champion supporters like Martin de Knijff, Barry Greenstein, and Jennifer Harman just to name a few, you know this woman is the real deal! Liz Lieu was recently honored by the WSOP and ESPN as a 2006 WSOP Final Table Grand Marshall alongside Johnny Chan. In Liz's introduction, Nolan Dalla referred to Liz as the next woman likely to land a WSOP bracelet.
Hottie Rating: 8/10
Poker Rating: 7/10
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#2 Jennifer Tilly
Jennifer Tilly has more than fifty movies to her credit, with Bride of Chucky being the most famous one. She has been in a number of other movies like Liar Liar, Bound and The Haunted Mansion. However, her breakthrough movie was The Fabulous Baker Boys in 1989. She was nominated as best actress for Academy Award for her role of Olive in the Woody Allen film. Jennifer won a bracelet in World Series of Poker and a cash prize of $158, 625 in the Ladies No-Limit Texas Hold’em in the year 2005, at which event there were 600 other players. She has also played Celebrity Poker Showdown. The interesting news is Tilly is now dating poker professional Phil “Unabomber” Laak and is nicknamed "The Unabombshell" in the poker circuit. And, she is on the cover of woman poker magazine, Woman Poker Player June issue quoted as, “Star perform on the felt.”
Hottie Rating: 8/10
Poker Rating: 8/10
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#1 Shirley Rosario
No poker hottie list would be complete without Shirley Rosario. Known for her killer looks and smart plays, Shirley is quite a poker knowledge base with a fan-following in her own right. She started out by honing her skills as a prop player at The Bicycle Casino. She then went on to participate in several events where she was successful. A quintessential Californian hottie, Shirley truly is one of the finest poker babes ever! She is infact the original Poker Babe. And her awesome attitude to life also simply puts her on top of our list. She is a cancer survivor. Shirley truly deserves this title and its hers for the keeping. Sometimes in life it is not how good you look or how well you play poker, in such cases one has to look at Shirley to understand what makes a poker babe!
Salute! Drop her a line at poker-babes.com
Hottie Rating: 8/10
Poker Rating: 8/10
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