Maria Konnikova, author of The Biggest Bluff and co-host of the Risky Business podcast, has achieved a major milestone in her poker career—winning a coveted World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. Known for starting her poker journey as part of a research project, Konnikova’s rise in the poker world has been remarkable, with this latest victory solidifying her place among the game’s top players.
Victory in the WSOP Online Series
In the 2024 WSOP Online series, Konnikova battled through a field of 468 players in Event #12, the $888 No-Limit Hold’em Fall Crazy 8’s, to win her first WSOP bracelet. She claimed the top prize of $68,477.76. Winning a WSOP bracelet is a significant achievement for any poker player, and for Konnikova, it’s another highlight in a career that started in 2017 when she began playing poker to investigate the role of luck and skill for her book.
Konnikova’s success in this WSOP event adds to her impressive poker resume, which has been growing steadily since her breakout win at the 2018 PokerStars PCA National event, where she earned $84,600.
2024 has been a standout year for Konnikova. Earlier in the year, she claimed her first WSOP Circuit ring in an online tournament, pocketing $57,532. She also made waves in live tournaments, securing multiple five-figure finishes in European Poker Tour (EPT) events in Paris, Monte Carlo, and Barcelona.
According to The Hendon Mob, Konnikova’s live tournament earnings have now exceeded $750,000, a testament to her growing skills and dedication. What started as an exploration of poker’s dynamics has blossomed into a successful career. Her recent WSOP bracelet victory is just the latest achievement in a journey that continues to surprise and impress.
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