Maria Ho

Maria Ho

  • Age: 33
  • Born: Taipei, Taiwan
  • Lives: Arcadia, CA, US
  • Winnings: $1.8 million
  • Career Titles: 2
  • Career Cashes: 63

Ho took charge of the T.J. Martell Foundation's second annual Chad Brown Memorial Tournament, honoring the memory of the late professional poker player Chad Brown, who bravely fought cancer for three years before his passing in 2014. Beyond her involvement with the T.J. Martell Foundation, which contributes to critical research on leukemia, cancer, and AIDS, Ho is also an advocate for the WPT Foundation. This philanthropic organization, established by the World Poker Tour, focuses on supporting various charitable causes and driving positive social impact worldwide.

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Charities Maria has supported

The T.J. Martell Foundation
The WPT Foundation

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Ho made a significant impact in the poker community by becoming the first woman to hold the role of strategic commentator for a poker television program. Her well-respected background paved the way for her to contribute a chapter to the book 'Winning Women of Poker: Secret Strategies Revealed.' She has gained considerable fame in the United States and has even appeared as a guest panelist on the popular show American Idol.

Career highlights

Ho uniquely stands out in the poker world as the only player to achieve the title of WSOP Last Woman Standing on three separate occasions (2007, 2011, 2014). In 2007, she secured an impressive payout of $237,865 by finishing in 38th place, and in 2011, she nearly doubled that amount, achieving a remarkable 2nd place finish overall.

"Achieving a sense of balance in life is crucial for finding happiness. Any success or financial gain you achieve becomes meaningful only when shared with your loved ones or directed toward philanthropic initiatives.\" (Quote from Bluff Magazine)
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