Susan J. Isaacs (born December 18, 1946, in

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) is an American professional

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player, who has been based in

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, since 1986. Isaacs has finished in the money of six

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(WSOP) ladies' events, and won the ladies' championship back-to-back in

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and

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. She finished tenth in the $10,000 no limit hold'em main event in

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. Isaacs was featured as a regular player in the '' Poker Royale: The James Woods Gang vs The Unabombers'' series. She is a regular contributor to ''

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''. As of 2010, her total live tournament winnings exceed $430,000. Isaacs is also the author of two poker books: * ''MsPoker: Up Close & Personal'' (August 25, 1999 - ) * ''1000 Best Poker Strategies and Secrets'' (May 17, 2006 - ) Isaacs has one son and two stepchildren.

World Series of Poker bracelets

References

External links

PokerListings.com Player Profile

Card Player profile

Hendon Mob profile

WSOP profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Isaacs, Susie American poker players World Series of Poker bracelet winners American gambling writers Living people Female poker players 1946 births