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Erin Ness (born December 9, 1978) is an American poker

Poker

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 player, former photo producer for Maxim Magazine

Maxim (magazine)

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, and television personality, including appearances on GSN's

Game Show Network

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 Poker Royale

Poker Royale

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In 2004 she was the third highest placing woman in the main event of the World Series of Poker

World Series of Poker

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 (WSOP), finishing in the money in 207th place. Since this finish has become a member of Team PokerStars

PokerStars

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She continues to play poker online and in casinos. As of 2010, her total live tournament winnings exceed $20,000.

A graduate of Georgetown University

Georgetown University

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, Ness currently lives in New York City

New York City

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