As one of the few females in a male dominated sport, Vanessa Selbst has succeeded in making a name for herself as a talented poker pro. Brooklyn native Selbst earned a degree from MIT and Yale, excels in sports, is a proud lesbian and a great ambassador for the poker industry.

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