Jennifer Harman: Professional Poker Player

Despite a reputation as a cash game player, Jennifer Harman has made her mark in the tournament world. As a professional poker player she has won a WSOP bracelet in 2000 playing Deuce to Seven No Limit, and a second bracelet in 2002 in the $5K Limit Hold'em event. She is the only woman in the world with two bracelets in the open events.

"When I'm not playing in tournaments, you can find me at the highest limit cash games at Bellagio, playing among the best players in the world."

Jennifer Harman took a year off to have major surgery but has come back strong. Wikipedia states: "In 2004, Harman took a year away from poker to have her second kidney transplant. Problems with her kidneys – shared by her sister and mother, who died from the same illness when Harman was 17 - had plagued her since her childhood. After receiving a second kidney through organ donation, Harman founded Creating Organ Donation Awareness (CODA), a non-profit organization to raise money and awareness for the cause."

Another charitable event that Jennifer is proud to participate in is the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) which saw its budget boosted by $130,000 as a result of a fundraiser she spearheaded. Over 120 players turned out for the tournament, which took place at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Last year, a total of 220 players turned out and donated $325,000

Since returning to the circuit, she's finished 4th at the WPT Five-Diamond World Poker Classic, 5th in the inaugural Professional Poker Tour event, and 2nd in the WSOP Circuit Championship Event at the Rio.

During her time off, Jennifer Harmon wrote the Limit Hold'em chapter for SuperSystem 2, considered the 'Bible' for any player getting serious about poker.

PokerAllstar admires Jennifer for her heart that continually gives, and her enduring courage. We wish only the best for her in the years to come.

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