J. J. Liu

J. J. Liu
Liu in the 2006 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s)J. J.
ResidencePalo Alto, California, U.S.
BornJoanne Jishung Liu
April 10, 1965 (1965-04-10) (age 59)
Taipei, Taiwan
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)None
Money finish(es)43
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		442nd, 2017
World Poker Tour
Title(s)0 (+1)
Final table(s)2 (+1)
Money finish(es)5 (+1)

Joanne Jishung Liu (born April 10, 1965 in Taipei, Taiwan) is a professional poker player from Palo Alto, California.[1] She was in 2007 the highest placing female in a World Poker Tour Championship event,[2] finishing runner-up to Ted Forrest at the WPT Bay 101 Shooting Stars.[3]

As of 2024, her total live tournament winnings exceed $3,800,000.[4] She ranks 7th in live tournament earnings among female players, behind Vanessa Selbst, Kathy Liebert, Annie Duke, Annette Obrestad, Liv Boeree and Vanessa Rousso.[5]

Liu was born in Taiwan, and moved to Peoria, Illinois to pursue a master's degree in computer engineering at Bradley University. After graduation, she took a job as a software engineer in Silicon Valley. It was there that she discovered her love for poker, having never played it until she came to the United States.

References

  1. ^ "J.J. Liu". World Poker Tour. Archived from the original on April 4, 2008. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Joanne Liu". PokerListings. Retrieved April 14, 2008.
  3. ^ "World Poker Tour - WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star, WPT Championship Event - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Joanne Liu's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "Women's All Time Money List". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
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