Brandi Hawbaker
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| Brandi Hawbaker | |
|---|---|
 Hawbaker at the 2007 World Series of Poker. |
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| Hometown | Omaha, Nebraska |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finishes | 1 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
None |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | None |
| Money finishes | 1 |
Brandi Hawbaker (1982 - April 13, 2008) was an American professional poker player. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Hawbaker started her career in the late 1990's and relocated to Los Angeles, California. During her career, she had four major cash wins for a total of $40,389,[1] with her biggest being win at World Poker Tour's Festa Al Lago V in October, 2006. She was known for her controversial nature[2][3][4] and attractiveness.[5]
Hawbaker committed suicide in April 2008.[6] According to friend and former boyfriend Brandon Gerson, she suffered from a "very serious untreatable mental illness" and had visited doctors in several states seeking help within the last year-and-a half.[6]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Hendon Mob Database: Brandi Hawbaker
- ^ Victoria Coren. "Victoria Coren on Poker", Guardian News and Media Limited, 2007-07-23. Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
- ^ Friedman, Michael (2007-06-07). WSOP Updates - Event #10, Day One. PokerNews.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
- ^ Is Brandi Hawbaker the Paris Hilton of Poker?. beat.bodoglife.com (2007-06-08). Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
- ^ Bluff Magazine, November and December 2007, January 2008 issues.
- ^ a b Cult Poker Personality Brandi Hawbaker found Dead. Cardplayer.com.
