Biography
Kelly Winterhalter is an American businesswoman and a poker player. It’s only been three months since she started playing poker, and she has already won $44,296. She was born on December 22, 1988, in Maui, Hawaii. She is a founder and formulator of Ellovi, an all-natural skincare company. So far, she has played in six WSOPs and has earned four cashes.
Here are some basic details about her poker career:
- Total Live Earnings: $44,296
- Best Live Cash: $7,681
- All-Time Money List: 62,116th
Kelly Winterhalter- Her fondness for mathematical calculations
From a young age, Kelly Winterhalter was fond of mathematics and enjoyed mathematical calculations. Despite enjoying maths, she dropped out of college to gain freedom for herself. She loves travelling and exploring new places. She was also interested in psychology. Maybe that’s what makes her a good poker player- a combination of maths and psychology.
At 31, she sat down for a $3/$6 limit Holdem just because she was bored on a Friday night. This made her understand that poker is not only about chance but, instead, there’s much more behind it to succeed.
Kelly Winterhalter Poker - Ruthless Start of Her Poker Career
Kelly started her career by playing cash games. Before launching her brand, she spent all her money, every bit of it, on the poker table. Her only goal was to learn and achieve her poker goals. She explored a new side of poker when she started playing tournaments. Cash games helped her get funds for tournaments.
In 2014, she got her first cash in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) event in Las Vegas, which led her to the final table. She won $1,512 and finished 8th in the tournament. This was just a start, and she kept on getting results. She came 1st in a $125 daily event in the Aria Resort for $1,651. She was able to win some in the $1,500 Monster Stack event.
Her stage name was Icequeen77, which is used in the SCOOP tournament. She mastered her poker skills by playing online.
She says, “Winning a bracelet one day is an important dream for me. It’s just not a lifestyle that’s attractive to me. I left my job and decided to do something on my own.”
Kelly Winterhalter - Founder of Ellovi Skin Care
In an interview, she said, “Playing poker allows you a lot of freedom and travel, and those are some of the reasons I became an entrepreneur.” She claims her moisture is so pure you can eat it. Everything the company makes is ethically sourced and wildly harvested.
Winterhalter vs. Hellmuth
Kelly Winterhalter loves playing cash games. She gained fame when she appeared on a TV show called ‘Poker Night in America.’ There, she met Phil Hellmuth and had some fun poker moments. The show gave her more recognition in the poker community.
She returned to Poker Night in America for interesting hands and was known by the nickname Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She is a bold player who takes aggressive moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Winterhalter’s net worth?
As it’s only been 3 months since she started playing poker, it’s difficult to give an exact or estimate value of her net worth. Her total live earnings is $44,296.
Conclusion
Kelly Winterhalter is a passionate poker player who wants to earn poker bracelets. Similar to her interests, her journey is nothing but an adventure. She learnt everything by playing and practising poker online. She is not only a player but also an entrepreneur. She says, “I’ve been lucky to find two things that I’m passionate about, and I’m definitely going to pursue them.”
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