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Olivia “Liv” Boeree is a British poker icon, science communicator, and philanthropist who stands as one of the most successful women in the history of the game. A World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and European Poker Tour (EPT) champion, Boeree is the only female player to hold titles in both major tours. After a brief hiatus to focus on science communication and her “Win-Win” podcast, her 2024 return to the felt resulted in a record-breaking score that cemented her status as a permanent elite in the global high-roller scene.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $6,699,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Boeree ranks 4th on the Women’s All-Time Money List. Her career-defining moment came in December 2024 at the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, where she finished 4th in the $25,000 Super Main Event for $2,800,000, setting a new record for the largest single cash ever achieved by a female poker player. Boeree has maintained this momentum into 2025 and early 2026, recently finishing 645th in the 2025 WSOP Main Event for $27,500. Her immense success as a player, ambassador, and media personality contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $8 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event (4th) | $2,800,000 |
| 2010 | EPT Sanremo €5,300 Main Event (1st) | $1,698,300 |
| 2017 | WSOP $10,000 Tag Team Championship (1st) | $136,982* |
| 2015 | EPT Barcelona €25,000 High Roller (3rd) | $440,000 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1984 in Kent, England, Liv Boeree holds a First Class Honours degree in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Manchester. She was introduced to poker in 2005 as a contestant on the reality TV show Ultimatepoker.com Showdown, where she was coached by legends like Phil Hellmuth . Her scientific background quickly became her greatest asset, allowing her to approach the game with a level of rationality and logic that few could match. Outside of poker, Liv is a renowned science communicator, a heavy metal enthusiast, and a co-founder of Raising for Effective Giving (REG), a non-profit that identifies high-impact charities. In 2025, she further captured headlines by marrying her longtime partner and fellow poker pro, Igor Kurganov , at Burning Man.
Play Style & Strategy
Boeree is widely recognized for her “Game Theory & Rationality” based play style. Her background in astrophysics serves as the foundation for her technical precision, particularly regarding hand ranges and probability. While she emphasizes a GTO (Game Theory Optimal) framework, she is also a proponent of “Speech Play” and live-tell analysis, famously noting that “lower body reads” (such as feet movement) can be more reliable than facial expressions in high-pressure spots. Strategically, Boeree advocates for a “Win-Win” mindset, using game theory not just to defeat opponents, but to understand the broader systems of competition. This balanced approach between cold mathematics and psychological intuition makes her one of the most dangerous and versatile tournament players in the world.
Social Media & Online Presence
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