Liv Boeree

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Liv Boeree

Graduating with first class honours from a Physics with Astrophysics degree, Liv Boeree originally intending to pursue a science career. By a twist of fate she started her poker playing career after being selected for a reality TV show that coached total novices to play. Her mentor was none other than Phil Hellmuth Jr., now her UltimateBet pro player teammate. Having raised her game significantly since the TV show, Liv has secured several tournament wins and secured places at final tables worldwide. Her total live tournament winnings as of the end of 2009 exceeded $225,000.