Linda Johnson | |
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Nickname(s) | The First Lady of Poker |
Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Born | October 14, 1953 (age 66) Long Island, New York, U.S. |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 1 |
Money finish(es) | 7 |
World Poker Tour | |
Money finish(es) | 1 |
Linda Johnson, aka 'The First Lady of Poker', has been a tireless ambassador for the game of poker for decades now. Johnson caught the poker bug in the mid '70s and has been fully immersed in the game ever since. Johnson currently serves on the Board of the PPA and Ladies International Poker Series. Linda Johnson is an American professional poker player, journalist and consultant, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2011. Linda Johnson Johnson in photo published 2005 NicknameThe First Lady of Poker ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S. BornOctober 14, 1953 Long Island, New York, U.S. World Series of Poker Bracelet1 Money finish7 World Poker Tour Money finish1. First Lady of Poker Linda Johnson She’s known as the “Principal Lady of Poker,” making ready for ladies to contend in the male-overwhelmed universe of poker from the time when there were Continue reading ». The First Lady of Poker, Linda Johnson has teamed up with the Twitter Poker Tour to help put a Bad Beat on Cancer by offering a 2 hour coaching class as part of the prize pool. Linda is a 15 year professional in the game of poker, and one of the games most prestigious personalities, both on the felt and off it. I always enjoy reading anything Linda Johnson writes or says about poker. She is regarded as the “First Lady of Poker” – and for very good reason! In 1993, she became the publisher of. She also has written three poker books and was nicknamed the 'First Lady of Poker' by Mike Sexton. 'I feel lucky to have been involved in many facets of poker over the past 35 years,' Johnson said.
Linda Johnson (born October 14, 1953) is an American professional poker player, journalist and consultant, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2011.[1]
Early life[edit]
Linda Johnson was born in Long Island, New York. Before becoming involved in poker, Johnson worked for the United States Postal Service and traveled to Las Vegas regularly to play blackjack. Her father, a career service member, convinced her that playing poker was the best way to gamble as it was not played against the house.[2]
Poker playing career[edit]
Johnson began playing poker in 1974 and won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in 1997 in the $1,500 seven-card razz event.[citation needed]
She also appeared in the Poker Royale: Comedians vs. Pros series.[citation needed]
As of 2010, her total live tournament winnings exceed $300,000.[3]
Other poker activities[edit]
Johnson is known as 'The First Lady of Poker', a phrase coined by Mike Sexton due to her lengthy association with the game, in particular the World Poker Tour (WPT) as she explains in the Ladies Night episode of WPT Season 6.
She worked as the publisher of CardPlayer Magazine for eight years, before selling the company to Barry Shulman. However, she still writes articles for the magazine. She also set up the Tournament Directors Association (TDA), which sets common rules for tournaments such as the WPT. She continues to be involved with the TDA by serving on the Board of Directors.
Johnson was one of the founders of the World Poker Tour and was the announcer to the studio audience for its first six seasons. In addition, she is a partner in Card Player Cruises.
In 2009, Johnson helped found PokerGives.org, a nonprofit organization that makes it easier for poker players to donate to charity.
On Monday, February 27, 2017, the World Poker Tour awarded Ms. Linda Johnson with the inaugural WPT Honors Award, representing outstanding contributions to the WPT and the greater poker community. “We are proud to present Linda Johnson with the inaugural WPT Honors Award,” said Adam Pliska, CEO of the World Poker Tour. “The award represents WPT’s highest honor and will serve as a lasting tradition that allows us to recognize the most important people in our industry and in the WPT’s history. Linda played a unique role in helping shape the World Poker Tour, and she embodies all that the WPT stands for.'[4]
References[edit]
- ^Collston, Bret (October 27, 2011). 'Barry Greenstein, Linda Johnson Voted Into Poker Hall of Fame'. PokerNews. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
- ^Lutynec, Joanne Linda Johnson: First Lady of Poker. September 13, 2005. CardSquad
- ^'Linda Johnson'. The Hendon Mob. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
- ^http://www.worldpokertour.com/news/wpt-honors-linda-johnson/
Linda Johnson First Lady Of Poker Club
External links[edit]
Linda Johnson First Lady Of Poker Video
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