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Poker Legend Vanessa Selbst Joins Billions Cast in Guest Role
Vanessa Selbst, renowned for her poker prowess, has made a guest appearance on the popular TV show Billions. The episode, titled “DMV,” aired on September 24 and featured Selbst analyzing employees in a casino setting. Selbst’s impressive career in poker includes winning over $11 million in live tournaments, making her the most successful female poker player of all time.
Transitioning from poker to finance, Selbst now works as a consultant for the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates. This move leverages her analytical skills and ability to read opponents, which she honed during her poker career.
Billions is a drama series that delves into the lives of wealthy and powerful individuals in the worlds of finance, the justice system, and politics. The show is known for its intricate writing, strong acting, and meticulous portrayal of high finance. Interestingly, two of the show’s writers, Brian Koppelman and David Levien, also penned the script for the hit poker movie Rounders. Additionally, poker legend Phil Hellmuth made a guest appearance in Billions during season 3 in 2017.
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