The 5 biggest gamblers in history

Our first female player takes us back to the Old West, where the game was dominated by men in bars. This never stopped the bold and seductive Ms. Deno of reaching the gaming tables to the point of receiving the title of "Queen Of Poker . But that wasn't her only nickname; born Christan, Carlotta J. Thompkins, Lotte opted for Deno after winning a hand so big, another player shouted that she should be called Lotta Dinero.

Possibly one of the most famous gamblers of all time (she was immortalized in the American TV show Gunsmoke) in the harsh frontier lands of the Old West, this mysterious and skilled lady overcame the likes of Doc Holiday and was able to retire with the funds she earned. in the game, living to an impressive 89 years (the average life expectancy at that time was 52 for women in the US).

Have you heard of the Hacienda? No, we are not talking about the Spanish tax authorities, but about the casino that Judy Bayley founded in Nevada. Originally opened with her husband, Warren Bayley, Judy became the sole owner and operator of the Hacienda when her husband and partner passed away in 1964, giving her the title of "The first lady of the game .

With no business background, she relied entirely on her business acumen and quickly recognized the need for entertainment and advertising. Bringing both to the site, she kept the Hacienda in the spotlight and under the public eye, making it a hugely successful business until its closure in 1996. In addition, she had a great passion for keno . Sadly Judy passed away in 1971 but will forever remain the first lady of the game.

Vanessa Selbst , one of poker's most prominent players, she is the only woman to date to have achieved first place in the Global poker index and win the North American Poker Tournament for two consecutive years. In addition, she has won the World Poker Series three times (won by only two other players, both men) and retired from the game in 2018 at the age of 31, having amassed over $15 million playing live poker.

The history of Annette Obrestad it's a bit tricky as she started at 15, playing in free tournaments, and won her first balance in play this way, vehemently denying playing for real Money. However, this does not mean that Obrestad deserves less credit for her achievements and she is certainly one of the top 5 bettors, leading the tables and winning many tournaments. She claims she plays some games blind to highlight the importance of noticing who you are playing against and their position, rather than the hand.

She is the youngest player of all time to win a WSOP bracelet in 2007, and between the years of 2006 and 2007, she collected $500,000 via Lucky Nugget, $200,000 via Ultimate Bet, and $136,000 at Full Tilt Poker. In addition, in 2008, she won first place in the Stars Sunday Hundred Grand Tournament competing with 20,000 players. She currently focuses on running a successful makeup channel on YouTube.

The latest bettor on our Top5 list is the current number one poker player in the world (2021), Liv Boeree , also known as Iron Maiden (a nickname obtained through a love of heavy metal music and gothic culture). She is the only female player to win both the World Poker Tour and the dollarpean Poker Tour, has a net worth of $4 million in tournament winnings, and officially represents the Lucky Nugget. Her talents don't stop there, she also graduated in astrophysics, started a charity and hosts major gambling events all over the world.