Vanessa Selbst
United States · Born 1984 · No-Limit Hold'em
iGaming Journalist & Crypto Casino Analyst
Biography
Vanessa Selbst is the only woman to reach #1 on the Global Poker Index and the only woman to win three WSOP bracelets in open-field events. After accumulating nearly $12 million in career earnings, she retired from professional poker to work at a hedge fund, but remains an iconic figure in poker history.
Playing Style
A hyper-aggressive player who used relentless pressure and fearless three-betting to dominate both live and online tournaments.
Notable Moments
Only woman to reach #1 on the Global Poker Index
Only woman to win three WSOP bracelets in open-field events
Won bracelets in 2008, 2012, and 2014 across different formats
Retired from professional poker to work at Bridgewater Associates
Biggest Career Cash
2010 Partouche Poker Tour Main Event
What You Can Learn from Vanessa Selbst
Selbst demonstrates that hyper-aggressive play, when backed by strong hand reading and conviction, can dominate even the toughest open-field tournaments.