Loren Roberts: Poker is More Than Just a Game for This Financial Guru

Loren Roberts, a seasoned financial expert, has been making waves in the poker world with her high-stakes games. Roberts, who heads Roberts Capital LLC and Roberts Trading LLC, has been playing poker on high stakes, mostly cash games, but sometimes tournaments.

Roberts' journey into poker began at a young age when her father, a physicist, taught her to play. Years later, after being diagnosed with cancer, Roberts turned to online poker as a way to cope with her treatment. She quickly fell in love with the game, starting with low stakes and gradually moving up.

What draws Roberts to poker is the strategy and complexity of the game, as well as the sense of community. She enjoys the challenge of competing against men and believes that women in poker need to be confident and assertive to succeed. Despite facing challenges, Roberts has embraced her role as a woman in poker and continues to thrive in the high-stakes world.