Maria Konnikova
About
Maria Konnikova is a Russian-American author with a PhD in psychology who transitioned from writing New York Times bestsellers like 'Mastermind' and 'The Confidence Game' to professional poker, mentored by Erik Seidel. She won the 2018 PCA National Championship for $84,600 and has amassed over $1 million in live earnings while chronicling her journey in 'The Biggest Bluff'. In 2024, she captured her first WSOP bracelet in an online event ($68,478).
Notable: 2024 WSOP Online Bracelet Event #12: NL Hold'em Fall Crazy 8's ($68,478); 2018 PokerStars PCA National Championship ($84,600) WSOP
Partnership History
| Room | Role | Status | Started | Ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PokerStars | Team Pro | Active | - | Present |
Social Accounts
| Platform | Handle | Followers |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | @mkonnikova | 52K |
| YouTube | @mkonnikova | 89 |
| @grlnamedmaria | 16K |
Also at PokerStars
PokerStars
Sources
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- WSOP bracelet records
- PokerInfluencers.com verified data, last checked 2026-06-30
- X (Twitter) @mkonnikova
- Instagram @grlnamedmaria
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