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Tilly Wins Second Major Poker Tournament

Jennifer Tilly has won her second major poker tournament. Tilly's victory at the World Poker Tour Ladies Night III at the Bicycle Casino last week makes her the first woman to win both that title and the World Series' Ladies World Poker Championship, which she won in June.

“I felt like I was suffering from the 'imposter syndrome' [after the first win],” said Tilly, who jumped from the table after her second victory.

The actress, has been playing the game for a year. She said she learned pointers from her boyfriend, poker player Phil Laak

'I felt The win has guaranteed her a spot in the $25,000 (GBP13,800) buy-in WPT Championship in April (06) in Las Vegas.




Source: OnlineCasinoNews

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