Marsha Waggoner

Marsha Waggoner

  • Name: Marsha Waggoner
  • Nickname: The Grand Dame of Poker
  • Current Residence: Downey, Calif.
  • Birth Date: July 18, 1948
  • Birth Place: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Although she played cards with her family as a child, Marsha Waggoner didn't get her start in the world of professional poker until 1976. A single mother of three, the 28-year-old native of Brisbane, Australia began dealing blackjack at a casino in Sydney as a means of keeping her family fed. Blackjack soon gave way to poker, which paid better, and on her days off Waggoner often found herself at the tables playing stud games. It wasn't long...

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Trivia

  • Works as an executive host for Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, Calif.
  • Has a speaking role in Lucky You, the poker themed movie starring Eric Bana and Drew Barrymore
  • Married to professional poker player Kenna James
  • Member of the Seniors WCOP/Poker Players Hall of Fame

Recent Tournament Placings

Tournament Place Winnings
2008 WSOP, Event 42, Seniors No-Limit Hold'em World... 35th $7,669
WPT Season 5, Legends of Poker, Ladies Poker Party 18th $375
2006 WSOP, Event 35, Seven-Card Hi-Lo Split 67th $1,793
2006 WSOP, Event 1, Casino Employee No-Limit Event 8th $13,860
2005 WSOP, Event 1, $500 Casino Employee No-Limit Hold'em 20th $1,490

Player Statistics

Cashes6
Total Winnings$125,187
First Place Finishes0
WSOP Bracelets0

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