Rania Nasreddine is a popular American female poker player with more than $1.7 million in live poker earnings. She is known for reaching back-to-back European Poker Tour Main Event final tables. Alongside her remarkable poker career, she has built a successful career in law and as a real estate investor. In this report, we explore Rania Nasreddine’s early life, poker journey, and a glimpse into her personal life.
Early Life and Introduction to Poker
Before making her mark in the world of poker, Rania Nasreddine attended law school and built a successful career as a lawyer offering legal consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rania comes from a Lebanese family whose unwavering support has been instrumental in her journey.
In addition to her legal career, Rania has a diverse background that includes an appearance on the TV show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”, founding a startup, and pushing real estate investments. She scored her first live cash in 2008, but it wasn’t until 2016—after an eight-year break—that she transitioned into playing professionally.
Poker Career Highlights and Earnings
Rania’s poker journey began with a runner-up finish in a Ladies Event in 2008, where she earned $1,725. After a hiatus of eight years, she returned to the tournament poker scene in 2016, securing 6th place in the DeepStack Extravaganza for $3,558.
In 2017, she placed 79th in the Wynn Spring Classic $1.5k Main Event, earning $3,571. She also had a successful run at the 48th WSOP, cashing in two events for a total of $5,000, and made two final tables at the WSOP Circuit Tulsa, earning a combined $5,900.
Her momentum continued in 2018, with a runner-up finish in the WSOP Circuit Tulsa Event #10: $365 NLH, adding $7,009 to her bankroll. By 2019, Rania had achieved significant milestones, including cashing $15,000 in the 50th WSOP Main Event and earning $23,625 with a 9th place finish in the $1.5k Mixed Game.
Though she played fewer tournaments in 2020, Rania made a strong comeback in 2021, competing in high roller events. She cashed $14,630 in the $5k NLH WPT Venetian Main Event and earned $87,750 with an 8th place finish in the WPT SHRP $25k High Roller.
In 2022, Rania captured her first WSOP Circuit ring, winning the WSOP Circuit Tulsa $400 NLH for $60,380. She ended the year with a 72nd place finish in the WPT Las Vegas Main Event, earning $53,200.
2024 has been a memorable year for her as she has achieved a significant milestone by reaching back-to-back EPT Main Event final tables. In April, she notched up a 3rd place finish for $473,639 in the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event and then followed that up with a 4th place finish in the EPT Barcelona Main Event, earning a career-high $572,962.
With a total of 83 live poker cashes, Rania has amassed $1,767,311 in career earnings, solidifying her status as one of the leading female poker players in the world. Currently, Rania is competing in the inaugural Women’s Winter Festival, which kicked off on November 21 and will continue through November 24.
Personal Life and Other Ventures
Beyond the felt, Rania is a proud mother and the founder of Yooze.com. She has studied law and continues her work as a lawyer while competing in poker tournaments. Rania is very active on Instagram, where she frequently shares glimpses of her family life, including photos with her daughter and her partner, Andrew. She is also active on Twitter (X) and uses the platform to update her followers on her poker journey. Recently, Rania announced her participation in the Women’s Winter Festival and encourages the ladies to come and join the ongoing women poker festival.
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