Player Profile: Karina Jett

Summary: Professional female Poker players have been a rarity until recent years and although no woman has as yet won the prestigious World Series of Poker (WSOP), they have certainly made their mark and continue to do so in the world of professional Poker. As far as anyone knows, the first woman to play professional Poker was Alice Ivers, soon to be known as "Poker Alice", a legendary figure of the Old Wild West. Since then, many women have proven themselves skilled and competi...

Professional female Poker players have been a rarity until recent years and although no woman has as yet won the prestigious World Series of Poker (WSOP), they have certainly made their mark and continue to do so in the world of professional Poker. As far as anyone knows, the first woman to play professional Poker was Alice Ivers, soon to be known as "Poker Alice", a legendary figure of the Old Wild West. Since then, many women have proven themselves skilled and competitive players, none more so than Saigon-born Karina Jett, who came to this country from Vietnam at the age of two with her parents, who decided to settle in Las Vegas. Karina's interest in Poker grew through watching her card game loving parents. When she was old enough to play in the casinos of her home town, Karina soon developed the skills and polish to move into Tournament competition. Her skillful play has enabled her to successfully compete in major Tournaments all over the world. Karina Jett has made the final table in many of these Tournaments, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP) - Ladies Event Las Vegas at the Los Angeles Poker Classic in Commerce, California, the World Poker Finals in Ledyard, Connecticut, Late Ultimate Poker Challenge in Las Vegas, Night Poker, Cardiff, Wales and UK, and Four Queens Classic in Las Vegas. Incidentally, Karina met and married crackerjack Poker pro Chip Jett in 2001. Karina's Major Poker Accomplishments: - August 2005 - London Open $10,000 No Limit Hold'em - 8th Place - $45,000 Prize - May 2004 - World Series of Poker (WSOP) $1,000 Ladies Limit Hold'em - 4th Place - $12,800 Prize - May 2004 - WSOP $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo Split - 23rd Place - $1,760 Prize Karina Jett - Most Recent Poker Results: - August 31, 2005 - Legends of Poker - WPT Season 4, Event #34 -Ladies No Limit Hold'em - 3rd Place - $4,865 Prize - August 21, 2005 - Grand casino Tunica Poker Tournament - WSOP Circuit Event, Event #11 - WSOP Circuit No Limit Hold'em LIPS Ladies - 3rd Place - $4,175 Prize - August 6, 2005 - 2005 London Open No Limit Hold'em - 8th Place - $45,000 Prize - March 28, 2005 - Poker round Up Spring 2005, Event #7 - No Limit Hold'em - 18th Place - $480 Prize - October 29, 2004 - 2004 Plaza Ultimate Poker Challenge No Limit Hold'em - 25th Place - $4,175 Prize - October 16, 2004 - 2004 Plaza Ultimate Poker Challenge No Limit Hold'em - 2nd Place - $4,500 Prize - May 9, 2004 - 35th Annual World Series of Poker, Event #20 - WSOP Ladies - Limit Hold'em - 4th Place - $12,800 Prize - May 5, 2004 - 35th Annual World Series of Poker, Event #14 - WSOP Limit 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo - 23rd Place - $1,760 Prize - May 11, 2003 - 34th Annual World Series of Poker, Event #28 - WSOP Ladies - Limit Hold'em and 7 Card Stud - 4th Place - $6,200 Prize - April 17, 2003 - 34th Annual World Series of Poker, Event #3 - WSOP Limit 7 Card Stud - 14th Place - $2,460 Prize - February 11, 2003 - L.A. Poker Classic - WPT Season 1, Event #13 - Limit 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo - 9th Place - $2,115 Prize