Maria HoMaria Ho was first introduced to the game of poker in college with at home games with friends and was instantly hooked. Since then she has graduated from the University of California, at San Diego with a major in Communications and a minor in Law. After graduating she decided to venture into the world as a professional poker player after building up her bankroll and her confidence from playing recreationally through the years. In 2007, Maria became the last woman standing in the World Series of Poker Championship Event, finishing in 38th place out of 6,358 people bringing home $237,865 for her efforts. With only two years on the tournament circuit under her belt, she already has five World Series of Poker cashes and two World Poker Tour cashes to her name. At the 2009 World Series, Maria just missed the final table table in the 10k Limit Hold 'em Championship Event, finishing in 11th place. She also kept herself busy playing hostess and commentator for the World Series of Poker and ESPN 360. You might even recognize Maria from her appearance on The Amazing Race 15. Lately she has spent considerably less time playing poker and more time pursuing other passions and interests. In her spare time, Maria is involved with many charitable causes, donating both her time and money to such organizations as The One Step Closer Foundation, Road 2 Recovery, and the Ronald McDonald House. She enjoys anything and everything that drives her competitive nature, and has always found a knack for card games.
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