Maria Ho

Maria 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.

Name: Maria Ho Location: Arcadia, CA, United States Cashes: 12 Total Winnings: $366,195 ProRank 1 Position: 1122  [ DETAILS ] Marital Status: Single Children: None Started Playing Poker: November 2002, professionally from the summer of 2005 Favorite Poker Game: NL Texas Hold 'Em Ambition: To make a positive impact for this world and the people in it, to be successful in my own right whether it be through poker or other ventures, and to find genuine happiness in the simple things that make life beautiful. Hobbies: Singing, dancing, spending time with family and friends, curling up with a good book. I am a full-time knowledge seeker who loves to try new things. Favorite Movie: Sound of Music, The Shawshank Redemption, Braveheart. Favorite Music: Hip Hop/ R & B/ Soul Favorite Place: It is a toss up between Rome and San Francisco. Poker Players I Respect Most: Daniel Negreanu for his cheerful demeanor at the tables and his humility, Barry Greenstein for his charitible contributions outside of the poker world, Phil Ivey for his composure, and all the grinders who have maintained extreme discipline to achieve longevity in this business. If I could change anything in the world: I would change the lack of acts of kindness and respect we give each other on a daily basis. If I could change anything in the poker world: Although the nature of this business can be cutthroat and revolve around people with a healthy appetite for competition, it is imperative for us as poker players to remember that at the end of the day, it is the strength of our character that defines us, and no amount of money is worth compromising that.

Maria Ho Poker Results EVENT PLACE PRIZE DATE 40th World Series of Poker 2009 Event #33 - WSOP Limit Hold'em World Championship 11th $41,040 Jun 15, 2009 40th World Series of Poker 2009 Event #17 - WSOP Ladies - No Limit Hold'em World Championship 97th $2,084 Jun 7, 2009 LA Poker Classic / WPT Event Season 7 Event #35 - WPT No Limit Hold'em Championship 43rd $32,740 Feb 26, 2009 Legends of Poker / WPT Event Season 7 Event #25 - WPT No Limit Hold'em Championship 23rd $21,125 Aug 28, 2008 Big Poker Oktober Event #20 - No Limit Hold'em Championship 15th $5,030 Oct 13, 2007 38th Annual World Series of Poker Event #55 - WSOP No Limit Hold'em Championship 38th $237,865 Jul 17, 2007 38th Annual World Series of Poker Event #3 - WSOP No Limit Hold'em 97th $5,729 Jun 2, 2007 Holiday Bonus Tournament Event #4 - Limit Hold'em 17th $338 Nov 6, 2006 Heavenly Hold'em No Limit Hold'em 3rd $12,855 May 18, 2006 California State Poker Championship Event #6 - No Limit Hold'em 13th $1,664 Sep 11, 2005 36th Annual World Series of Poker Event #22 - WSOP No Limit Hold'em 110th $2,780 Jun 22, 2005 Poker Derby No Limit Hold'em 6th $2,945 Jan 16, 2005 See an error in the results? an email

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