FCP Bob 1,312 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 http://www.pokerstarsblog.com/2010/liv-boe...pro-074094.htmlSimon Young on September 28, 2010 8:58 AM She's one of the hottest properties on the world poker circuit, and now she's signed up to the world's biggest and best poker site... we're delighted to announce that Liv Boeree has joined the elite Team PokerStars Pro.Boeree won EPT San Remo in April for $1,698,000 to cement her place as one of the most successful female players in the world. Her total live winnings approach $2million and she's had success online as well. Media worldwide have been taken not just by her skill at the tables and her obvious good looks, but also by her background - she's got a top degree in physics and astrophysics. What's that? Well, it's not rocket science (actually, it is).Here's some more stuff about Boeree, 26, who makes her Team Pro debut this week at PokerStars EPT London...Tell us about your background before you became a poker player?"I went to the University of Manchester and got a first class degree in physics with astrophysics. At school I got 'A' grades in my physics, maths, geography and biology A Levels."I loved school - I went to Ashford Girls School where I was one of those weird people that hated homework but loved exams! I loved all the sciences, maths, geography, PE, but wasn't so much a fan of English or history."What about work after you left university?"I had one for 18 months as a campaign strategist/analyst for an online marketing company where I had to figure out where/when to place ads on Google. It was fun to start with but I quickly got bored of the 9-5 and started trying to figure out how to become a poker pro - fortunately it only took me 18 months to be able to quit and turn pro!"How did that happen, then?"After I finished my degree in 2005 and was trying to decide what to do with the rest of my life, I saw an advert for a reality TV show offering lots of money as the prize so I decided to enter. They kept it a secret until the last minute that it was about poker, and it turned out that the contestants would be coached to play poker against one another. I fell in love with the game instantly, particularly after my first live win during the filming of the show!"On the show I was taught by Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke and the Devilfish. Annie and Phil have remained particularly influential to me and have helped me with my career even to this day. I also have many wonderful friends in poker who have continued to help and assist me which I am so grateful for.What's your game now?Mainly No Limit Hold'em, which is definitely my best game. I also play Pot Limit Omaha to a reasonable standard but have a lot of room for improvement there! I've also started learning the other games but I'm not very good yet - however, I have fallen in love with Razz so expect to see me playing that a lot!"So what's it like to join Team PokerStars Pro?"It's more of an honour than I can really describe. It's something I've been aspiring towards ever since I learned about the world of poker, and I am over the moon to be achieving such a huge personal goal!"What do you hope to achieve as part of Team PokerStars Pro?"I hope to grow my game as far as possible by studying and playing as much as I can. I'll also hopefully get to use the wonderful resource of the other Team Pros - some of the greatest poker minds in the game! Hopefully I'll use this to produce further results and make the Team proud!"OK, life can't all be about poker. What other interests do you have?"Music is a major part of my life! I started playing guitar when I was 17 or so - I now own about five electrics which I love dearly. My favourite genre is metal (and 80s rock!) and when I'm not playing poker I'll be found headbanging/moshing to my favourite bands which include Children of Bodom, Metallica, Pantera and Fear Factory."I also like table football, making my own clothes (I have a penchant for animal print spandex, embarrassing I know), riding my horse, rollercoasters and extreme weather (storms/tornadoes etc, not that we ever really get them in the UK)."And what about sport?"I'm not a huge fan of watching sports as such, but I love playing them! I was very competitive at school and was voted 'Captain of Sports' in sixth form. My best were athletics, netball and hockey. Nowadays my favourite sports are adventure sports like rock climbing, rafting and skiing. I also used to compete in various equestrian sports until I was 18."What other card games do you play?I'll play any card games (particularly drinking ones!). I seem to be pretty good at them - I run absurdly well in Chinese Poker which is definitely more luck than skill on my part..."So there you have it, folks. Welcome to the Team, Liv. Link to post Share on other sites
JustLikeNegs 1 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 the school she went to is like 1minute walk from my house. how did i miss her! Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Annette Obrestad tho Link to post Share on other sites
outsider13 0 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 .........I have fallen in love with Razz............She was marrying material until that. Link to post Share on other sites
dna4ever 2 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 whoever did the marketing for that photo to include the website should be shot. www.girlpokerp......m Link to post Share on other sites
MaxStPolish 4 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Easily the coolest and most attractive woman on the poker scene. I hate speed metal...but i love that she loves it. Sort of like my wife and her affinity for disgusting wounds. Link to post Share on other sites
CaneBrain 95 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Easily the coolest and most attractive woman on the poker scene. I hate speed metal...but i love that she loves it. Sort of like my wife and her affinity for disgusting wounds.That's no way to talk about yourself Max. Link to post Share on other sites
CorvairShaggy 5 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 whoever did the marketing for that photo to include the website should be shot. www.girlpokerp......mCmon, it's easy to figure out. www.girlpokerplayer.com . (more great pics BTW) But, I agree whoever did the layer on that was a moron. Link to post Share on other sites
MaxStPolish 4 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 That's no way to talk about yourself Max.Im so pretty Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What is a "first class degree?" Is it like when kids with mental disabilities are put in the "special" class? Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 What is a "first class degree?" Is it like when kids with mental disabilities are put in the "special" class?An American equivalent might be a Bachelors and making the Dean's List.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_under..._classificationFirst-class honoursFirst-class honours degrees (often simply "firsts") are the highest level of degree awarded and are taken to indicate high academic achievement and ability.In most universities, first-class honours are the highest honours that can be achieved, with about 11% of candidates achieving a first nationally for the academic year 2006/07.[1] Link to post Share on other sites
herly33 1 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Annette Obrestad thoHow can you not love those Phat Rollz? Link to post Share on other sites
lurbz 2 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 How can you not love those Phat Rollz?seriously, just go headbutt a bullet. Link to post Share on other sites
r0llin_game 1 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 the school she went to is like 1minute walk from my house. how did i miss her! Pretty sure she just would have avoided you anyways. Link to post Share on other sites
JustLikeNegs 1 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Pretty sure she just would have avoided you anyways.yes. but i wouldnt have avoided her! see how it works? Link to post Share on other sites
nutzbuster 7 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Annette Obrestad thopenis envy? Link to post Share on other sites
UncleHoot 0 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 How can you not love those Phat Rollz?KFL, she is not.She's like the little sister I never had. Don't talk about my little sister that way! Link to post Share on other sites
Shark527 0 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I'd date her for approx 4-6 weeks before I'd dump her. Link to post Share on other sites
AAsnake88 0 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 This video takes her well beyond poker hot.Meh, I guess imbedding isn't an option. Link to post Share on other sites
Canuckickstan 2 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 This video takes her well beyond poker hot.Meh, I guess imbedding isn't an option. Thanks for the woodrow Link to post Share on other sites
Moneyball16 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Heart Liv Boeree, but Id like it a bit better if FT and Stars started blacklisting UB/AP pros from joining them after they become bigger names. I don't know how reasonable that would be and obviously it wouldn't apply to a guy like Antonio who was with Ub but before the cheating scandal stuff iirc. Still I guess I'm happy shes no longer with UB and now with Stars. Link to post Share on other sites
antistuff 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Heart Liv Boeree, but Id like it a bit better if FT and Stars started blacklisting UB/AP pros from joining them after they become bigger names. I don't know how reasonable that would be and obviously it wouldn't apply to a guy like Antonio who was with Ub but before the cheating scandal stuff iirc. Still I guess I'm happy shes no longer with UB and now with Stars.the real puzzle is why is phil helmuth still with ub? did he sign a ten year contract or something? Link to post Share on other sites
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