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Linda Johnson was born on 14 October, 1953 in Long Island, New York, U.S., is an American poker player, journalist, and consultant (born 1953). Discover Linda Johnson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
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70 years old |
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Libra |
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14 October, 1953 |
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Long Island, New York, U.S. |
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She is a member of famous Player with the age 70 years old group.
Linda Johnson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Linda Johnson height not available right now. We will update Linda Johnson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Linda Johnson Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Linda Johnson worth at the age of 70 years old? Linda Johnson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. She is from . We have estimated Linda Johnson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Linda Johnson (born October 14, 1953) is an American professional poker player, journalist and consultant, based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Johnson began playing poker in 1974 and won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in 1997 in the $1,500 seven-card razz event.
She also appeared in the Poker Royale: Comedians vs. Pros series.
, her total live tournament winnings exceed $300,000.
Johnson is known as "The First Lady of Poker", a phrase coined by Mike Sexton due to her lengthy association with the game, in particular the World Poker Tour (WPT) as she explains in the Ladies Night episode of WPT Season 6.
She worked as the publisher of CardPlayer Magazine for eight years, before selling the company to Barry Shulman.
However, she still writes articles for the magazine.
She also set up the Tournament Directors Association (TDA), which sets common rules for tournaments such as the WPT.
She continues to be involved with the TDA by serving on the Board of Directors.
Johnson was one of the founders of the World Poker Tour and was the announcer to the studio audience for its first six seasons.
In addition, she is a partner in Card Player Cruises.
In 2009, Johnson helped found PokerGives.org, a nonprofit organization that makes it easier for poker players to donate to charity.
She was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2011.
Linda Johnson was born in Long Island, New York.
Before becoming involved in poker, Johnson worked for the United States Postal Service and traveled to Las Vegas regularly to play blackjack.
Her father, a career service member, convinced her that playing poker was the best way to gamble as it was not played against the house.
On Monday, February 27, 2017, the World Poker Tour awarded Ms. Linda Johnson with the inaugural WPT Honors Award, representing outstanding contributions to the WPT and the greater poker community.
“We are proud to present Linda Johnson with the inaugural WPT Honors Award,” said Adam Pliska, CEO of the World Poker Tour.
“The award represents WPT’s highest honor and will serve as a lasting tradition that allows us to recognize the most important people in our industry and in the WPT’s history.
Linda played a unique role in helping shape the World Poker Tour, and she embodies all that the WPT stands for."
