Darya Krashennikova: Poker is in My DNA
1 min read
Community & StoriesFebruary 28, 2016·1 min read
Samanta Abernati: The Rising Star of American Poker
Samanta Abernati is a professional poker player from Las Vegas. She won the Aussie Millions tournament, beating over 700 participants. Her career earnings exceed $500,000. Samanta Abernati started her poker career by grinding small tournaments and cash games in Las Vegas.
Samanta Abernati's mother, Karen Foreman, described her as a cunning banker in Monopoly. Samanta Abernati started playing poker after discovering a poker club at the Seminole Hard Rock casino in Florida. She moved to Las Vegas to pursue a serious poker career.
Samanta Abernati has been refining her poker skills for about a year. She has struggled with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Samanta Abernati prefers cash games when she is not in the mood to play tournaments.
Share this article
By
Argus RivenI've spent years at the tables — cash and tournaments — and just as long shaping poker copy behind the scenes: room reviews, bonus fine print, tournament notes. At PokerInsider I write the way I wish more sites would: clear structure, honest trade-offs, no hype. Whether you're new or already grinding, I care about what the offer actually costs you — rake, variance, and the fine print — and I treat responsible play as part of the job, not a footnote.
♠More in Community stories
Play'n GO Unveils New Slot Game Wrappin’ More Gold
1 min read
Poker Players Go Wild Over Ocean KO Tournaments: A Social Media Roundup
1 min read
←All Articles♠ PokerInsider