Kara Scott
In 1999, Kara Scott, a professional poker player, decided to uproot herself from her birthplace in Alberta, Canada and relocate to the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
In 2002, she landed a position in the media industry. She joined Channel Five, a television network based in the United Kingdom, where she became a sports presenter for a program focused on martial arts. As time went on, she even took on the role of producer for the show. It is speculated that her prior training in Muay Thai, a rigorous martial art from Thailand, played a crucial role in securing her position.
Just three years after her TV debut, Scott became the host of the first televised backgammon series, High Stakes Backgammon. In 2006, she took on the role of host for the World Series of Backgammon. Scott gained recognition for her appearances on Sky Poker, a Sky TV channel launched in 2007, and for her role as the host of the 2007/2008 European Poker Tour. Additionally, Scott served as the host of the award-winning show Poker Night Live. Later on, she became a poker columnist for the specialized magazine Flush. Her written contributions were also featured in the publication Poker Player Magazine.
| Land | Professional since | Favorite games | Bracelets | Highest profit | total profits | The All-Time Money List as of 2023. | Global Poker Index (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| You have | 2007 | Texas Hold'em | 0 | 413.612 $ | 663.388 $ | 2.562 | - |
| Hometown: | Brighton, UK |
| Interesting facts: | From being a sports presenter and TV producer, she transitioned into becoming a professional poker player. |
| Key moments in poker: | 2nd place at the 2009 Irish Open; 104th place at the 2008 WSOP; 238th place at the 2009 WSOP. |
| Number of WSOP bracelets: | No |
| WPT/EPT Winnings: | No |
| Total tournament winnings: | $ 661.921 (Stand 2017) |
Career as a female professional poker player
Initially, Kara Scott made numerous appearances on television at various celebrity poker tournaments. She achieved 6th place in the final of the PartyPoker.net World Woman's Open 2007, which was broadcasted on the well-known Channel Five. In 2008, she emerged victorious in the PartyPoker Sports Star Challenge. In August 2008, Scott resigned from her position as a hostess at Sky Poker and aimed to establish herself in the professional poker scene.
Scott finished in 104th place at the 2008 World Series of Poker (WSOP), earning $41,816. In the subsequent WSOP 2009, she secured the 238th position. She holds the distinction of being the only woman to have ever cashed in the WSOP Main Events and the second woman overall to have won money in back-to-back WSOP Main Events in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, she achieved a remarkable 2nd place finish at the Irish Open, walking away with a total prize of €312,600.
More Achievements
In January 2009, Scott agreed to join the esteemed Team Party as one of its top poker professionals. This exciting opportunity allowed her to represent the PartyPoker brand while also showcasing her skills on Poker TV. Taking on a new role in February 2010, Scott became the co-host of GSN's renowned High Stakes Poker, following in the footsteps of A. J. Benza. As part of her duties on the show, Scott's primary responsibility is conducting player interviews during the thrilling poker tournaments.
Scott is known to have lost a prop bet against Chris Tessaro, who was the host of The Hardcore Poker Radio Show in 2007. As a result, she had to report on the European Poker Tour (EPT) in San Remo wearing nothing but a bunny outfit. It caused quite a stir in the poker community, with many questioning the bet and Scott's willingness to follow through. Nonetheless, she embraced the challenge and delivered her report with her trademark humor and professionalism. This incident further solidified Scott's reputation as a fearless and unpredictable personality in the world of poker.
In addition to her role as a hostess and a player at poker tournaments, Scott is also a driving force behind On the Rail, a British poker podcast. She has also contributed as an actress and a production manager in the martial arts film Sucker Punch.
