Tue, 03/15/2011 – 06:01 – PokerPages Staff

Nevada is the latest state to throw its hat into the ring regarding the legalization and regulation of online poker.

An internet gambling bill believed to be the most user friendly in the United States was introduced late last week in the Nevada State Assembly.

The world’s biggest online poker site, PokerStars, is believed to be supporting the bill. Poker Players Alliance Executive Director John Pappas is confident the popular room would receive a license if the measure passes into law.

“Nevada wants to be on the forefront of this. They saw what is happening in New Jersey and said, ‘Anything you can do, we can do better.”

However, there remains opposition to any attempts at legislation with Caesars Entertainment, who were integral to the demise of the New Jersey legislation, still seeking a federal solution.

Pappas admitted a focus on federal legislation would be ideal though it remains highly unlikely that the U.S. Congress will act in the near future.

“They are not acting quick enough. We hope this can speed up the action on the federal level.”

“Nevada may pass a bill this year, but we will still have a problem in the other 49 states and the PPA’s interest lies in making licensed and regulated poker for all our members.”

Tue, 03/15/2011 – 06:08 – PokerPages Staff

#5 – Cyndy Violette, $856,607
Cyndy Violette comes in at number five of our list with $856,607.  She has one World Series of Poker bracelet under her belt.  In 1982 Cyndy started out dealing blackjack in Las Vegas.  Gradually she became a player.  Her total winnings are $1,023,462.

#4 – Jennifer Harman, $974,975
With $974,975, Jennifer is at number four of our list of top five women WSOP money winners.  Jennifer has won two World Series of Poker bracelets and has four first place finishes to her name.  Jennifer was born in Reno, Nevada and started playing poker at the tender age of eight.  Her total winnings amount to $2,522,840.  

#3 – Kathy Liebert, $982,917
Kathy Liebert makes it to the third position on our list with $982,917.  Kathy is one of the leading money winners in professional poker.  She won a World Series of Poker bracelet at the 2004 World Series of Poker.  With 13 first place finishes, Kathy’s overall earnings are $5,395,484.  Kathy is from Las Vegas, Nevada and started playing poker when she was about 12.

#2 – Annie Duke, $1,159,222
Annie Duke makes the cut at number two with $1,159,222.  Annie grew up playing poker with her dad and brother.  Her parents were both teachers.  Annie has won a World Series of Poker bracelet and has four first place finishes to her name. 

#1 – Annette Obrestad, $1,914,600
Annette Obrestad is at the top of our list with $1,914,600.  Annette won the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event.  She took home the coveted title and more than $2 million in winnings.  She has three first place finishes to her name with overall winnings of $3,031,989.