Liv Boeree
“Iron Maiden”
EPT champion and one of poker's most charismatic ambassadors. Transitioned from professional player to science communicator and content creator, with millions of followers across platforms.
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Career Earnings
$4M+
Playing Approach
Balanced
Plays On
HISTORY
Career & origins of Liv Boeree
Liv Boeree won the EPT San Remo in 2010 — one of the most prestigious titles in European poker — and built a career as one of the game's most versatile personalities, combining genuine playing ability with the scientific curiosity and communication skills to become a leading voice far beyond the poker table.
A physics graduate from the University of Manchester, Boeree brought an analytical framework to poker that reflected her scientific background, and her public discussions of probability, game theory, and decision-making resonated with audiences interested in the intersection of poker and rational thinking. Her TED Talk on the value of poker thinking in everyday life reached millions of viewers.
She has since transitioned into full-time science communication and content creation, focusing on topics including effective altruism, AI risk, and decision-making under uncertainty — building a platform that would be impressive regardless of her poker pedigree.