Vanessa Rousso
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 Vanessa Rousso in the World Poker Tour Championship event |
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| Nickname(s) | Pokerness |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Miami Beach, Florida |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finishes | 4 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
None |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | 0(+1) |
| Money Finishes | 2 |
Vanessa Rousso is a law student at the University of Miami and a professional poker player.[1] Born in White Plains, New York, Rousso is a dual-citizen of the United States and France.[2]
Rousso graduated early from Duke University after two and a half years with a major in economics and a minor in political science in December 2003. Prior to entering law school she organized the The Celebrity Players Tour Florida, a celebrity charity golf tournament series.[2]
A poker player since she was five, Rousso began serious poker tournament play during her summer break from law school. In her first year of playing, Rousso has multiple in the money tournament finishes, including seventh place at the 2006 World Poker Tour championship event and eighth place in the 2006 World Series of Poker $5000 no limit hold 'em shorthanded event. In September 2006 she won $285,450 at the $5000 no limit hold 'em event at the Borgata Open.
Rousso is sponsored by the PokerStars online poker cardroom as part of their Team PokerStars.[3]
As of 2007, her tournament winnings exceed $675,000.[4]
[edit] Notes
- ^ University of Miami profile: Vanessa Rousso: Law Student/Professional Poker Player
- ^ a b Poker Babes profile: Vanessa Rousso
- ^ Team PokerStars profile: Vanessa Rousso
- ^ Hendon Mob tournament results: Vanessa Rousso
