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Vivian Saliba

Vivian \"Vivi\" Saliba burst onto the poker scene in the summer of 2017, and shortly after, she was embraced by the 888poker family. At the young age of 24, she made history by becoming the youngest female participant to compete in the World Series of Poker Main Event, showcasing her prowess after winning an impressive $47,923 in Event #54: $10,000 Pot-Limit Championship. Omaha This was only her second appearance at the WSOP and her inaugural play in the Main Event, where she secured a commendable 421st place, earning $27,743. Her journey gained significant attention, particularly in Brazil, thus boosting her popularity immensely. poker Vivian Saliba discovered poker at the tender age of 12 during a family trip, and by the time she was 18, her father introduced her to a local Brazilian card club, where she was captivated by the game's social nature. Fast forward five years, and she transitioned to a professional career focusing on pot-limit Omaha, which became her favorite variant. In late 2017, she triumphed at the 888poker LIVE London Ladies Event and officially joined the 888poker team during her participation in the World Series of Poker Europe at King’s Casino in Rozvadov. There, she performed well, finishing 30th in Event #2: €550 Pot-Limit Omaha with €1,341/$1,580, 46th in Event #3: €1,100 NLHE Super Turbo Bounty, winning €1,104/$1,298, and 59th in the Main Event, securing €16,710/$19,442. As of December 2021, her total earnings from tournaments reached $636,287, as noted by The Hendon Mob, with her top achievement being $308,888 for a fourth-place finish in the 2019 WSOP Event #64: $888 Crazy Eights. Always radiating positivity at the tables, Saliba embodies a fundamental value at 888poker – the joy of playing. The poker landscape will undoubtedly continue to witness her contributions, and we are thrilled to have her among us. To keep up with her journey as an 888poker Ambassador, don’t forget to check out her social media profiles. She actively shares her experiences on Instagram @vivi.saliba and is also present on Twitter @visaliba.

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Career Highlights

Year Event Name Place Prize
2022 53rd World Series of Poker held in Las Vegas (Event #74) 22nd $6,835
2022 53rd World Series of Poker held in Las Vegas (Event #69) 88th $16,047
2022 53rd World Series of Poker held in Las Vegas (Event #64) 5th $52,795
2021 WSOP Europe, Rozvadov (Event #3) 7th $39,747
2019 50th World Series of Poker held in Las Vegas (Event #64) 4th $308,888
2019 888poker LIVE Barcelona €2,200 High Roller 3rd $25,715
2018 Wynn Summer Classic $550 NLH 3rd $31,307
2017 WSOP Europe, Rozvadov (Main Event) 59th $19,442
2017 WSOP International Circuit – Sao Paulo (Event #6) 3rd $10,375
2017 PSC Barcelona (Event #38: €1,100 PLO) 3rd $23,789
2017 48th World Series of Poker held in Las Vegas (Main Event) 421st $27,743
2017 48th World Series of Poker held in Las Vegas (Event #54) 11th $47,923
2016 BSOP Sao Paulo (Event #25) 28th $4,845
2016 BSOP Punta del Este (High Roller) 20th $4,260
2015 BSOP Millions Sao Paulo (Main Event) 11th $22,656
2014 BSOP Sao Paulo (Main Event) 158th $3,134

5 Facts You Didn’t Know

1
When she began to see success in poker, the first two major purchases Vivian made were cosmetic surgery and a new car.
2
As a child, she took four years of step dancing lessons and still enjoys dancing when she thinks no one is watching.
3
Vivian used to play soccer before diving fully into the world of poker.
4
During her formative years, she went through a phase where she was a big fan of heavy metal music.
5
She had pink hair for a while.
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