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Loni Harwood (now Loni Hui) is an American professional poker player from Staten Island, New York, who has established herself as one of the most dominant forces in modern poker. Known for her intense focus and incredible consistency, Harwood made history early in her career by shattering records for female players at the World Series of Poker . With multiple bracelets and a stack of circuit rings, she has earned a reputation as a fierce competitor who can navigate massive fields and high pressure final tables with ease.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Loni Harwood has won over $4.1 million in live tournament earnings. Her biggest single score came in 2013 when she won her first World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em event, taking home a massive $609,017. This victory was part of a historic summer where she became the first woman to make three final tables and win a bracelet in the same year.
Harwood is a decorated champion with a trophy collection that includes two WSOP bracelets and five WSOP Circuit rings. Her second bracelet came in 2015 when she won the WSOP National Championship for $341,599, proving she could beat a field of the best players on the circuit. She is also a major force in Florida, where she frequently cashes in high stakes events at the Seminole Hard Rock. Most recently, in early 2026, she continued her winning ways by finishing 16th in the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open Championship for $33,500.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Staten Island, Loni Harwood grew up with poker in her blood. She first learned the game by watching her father, Joel Harwood , who was a professional player himself. After earning a degree in finance from the University at Albany in 2012, she moved to Florida to test her skills in the live games there. She started with a small bankroll from her father but quickly proved she didn’t need much help, winning enough in her first month to pay him back and enter her first WSOP Circuit event. She won that event for over $30,000, and she hasn’t looked back since. In 2020, she married fellow professional and two time bracelet winner Phillip Hui, forming one of the most successful power couples in the poker world.
Play Style & Strategy
Harwood is known for a fearless and highly technical approach to the game. With her background in finance, she looks at poker through a mathematical lens, always calculating risks and looking for the best spots to apply pressure. She is particularly dangerous in No Limit Hold’em tournaments with large fields, where her ability to stay patient and wait for the right moment has led to dozens of deep runs. Unlike many players who only play one style, she is very adaptable and can switch from playing tight to being extremely aggressive depending on her opponents. She also credits a healthy lifestyle and staying active with helping her maintain the mental stamina needed for long days at the table.
Social Media & Online Presence
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