Linda Johnson , the "First Lady of Poker," serves as a Poker Relations Consultan for theWorld Poker Tour. A leading poker educator, Linda has coauthored two books on the game and has taught hundreds of people how to play. A skilled professional poker player, she was the third woman in history to win a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker.
Johnson served as publisher of CardPlayer magazine for eight years, growing it into the most recognized andcirculated poker publication on the market.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.She also appeared in the Poker Royale: Comedians vs Pros series.
As of 2005, her total live tournament winnings exceed $150,000.Most of Johnson's current poker playing occurs in online poker, where she averages 25-30 hours per week.
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