Referred to by many as “The First Lady of Poker,” Ms. Johnson is known by many for her time as WPT Studio Commentator for the first six seasons of the World Poker Tour, but it is her time in the industry before the WPT that truly allowed her to impact the game.
| Linda Johnson | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- She began a poker media career at CardPlayer, joined PokerNews in 2010, and has a popular poker VLOG on YouTube. Linda Johnson “The First Lady of Poker” A native of Long Island, New York, Linda started playing poker in 1974 after her father convinced her to switch from blackjack because it wasn’t played against the house.
- Nov 10, 2014 She was the original chairperson for the Poker Players Alliance and still serves on its board of directors. Today, Linda teaches for the WPT Boot Camp and hosts charity events and seminars in card rooms around the world. Known as “The First Lady of Poker,” Johnson has been worthy ambassador to the game over the years.
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.
Linda Johnson First Lady Of Poker Video
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/
External links[edit]
definition - linda johnson
definition of Wikipedia
Wikipedia
| Linda Johnson | |
|---|---|
Linda Johnson | |
| Nickname(s) | The First Lady of Poker |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 7 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
Linda Johnson (born 14 October 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
Linda Johnson was born in 1953 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
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
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 currently works as a Poker Relations Consultant for the WPT, also working as an announcer to the studio audience. In addition, she is an organiser for Card Player Cruises.
In 2009, Johnson helped found PokerGives.org, a nonprofit organization that makes it easier for poker players to donate to charity.
References
- ^Collston, Bret (Oct 27, 2011). 'Barry Greenstein, Linda Johnson Voted Into Poker Hall of Fame'. PokerNews. http://www.pokernews.com/news/2011/10/barry-greenstein-linda-johnson-voted-into-poker-hall-of-fame-11309.htm. Retrieved Oct27, 2011.
- ^Lutynec, Joanne Linda Johnson: First Lady of Poker Sept 13, 2005. CardSquad
- ^'Linda Johnson'. The Hendon Mob. http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=4461. Retrieved 11/2/11.
External links
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Linda Johnson First Lady Of Poker Game
This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)