Appearances are deceptive. "She's kind'a cute", "seems like a big crybaby" - is this addressed to a model or a young actress? No way. Jennifer Harman (not Harmon, as it is sometimes spelled)is a professional poker player. Her height is 5 feet 2 inches and her weight is about 100 pounds. What does this delicate girl have to do with poker, which is considered men’s world?
However she does pretty well. "It probably helps me to be a woman. In general, most men don't think women can play. So, what often happens is that they try to run over me. They bluff their money off to me. I guess they see me as a meek little girl and think that I'm easily bluffed. I'm not!"
So, guys, be aware of this girl, since her appearances are deceptive.
Almost Bankrupt
Still it wasn’t that easy for Jennifer at the beginning. In 1993 she almost went broke and it seemed that she was going to quit professional playing. It was difficult but she overcame it. “My life was going through some changes, and I guess they affected my focus at the poker table,” recalls Jennifer. So she borrowed $50,000 from a friend, concentrated and became a stable winner again.
An Ideal Husband
Yes, she is married. And do not groan, guys! Her husband Marco sometimes plays poker too. This is a great advantage. “Sometimes when I have a big loss, I come home in a bad mood and can be really cranky,” confesses Jennifer. “I think now that Marco plays poker sometimes, too, he knows how I feel and lets me vent my frustration without taking anything personal.” An ideal family, what else is there to say?
Constant Learning Experience
Jennifer continues learning. She feels like learning more poker games, not choosing anything particular. “I just want to be the best player I can be, and continue to improve,” she says. She does not play many tournaments but holds 2 WSOP bracelets and has finished in the money a lot of times.
She always perfects her skills. "It's a constant learning experience. I make mistakes, but as long as I learn something from those mistakes, they can actually be good for me".
