Karina Jett
| Karina Jett | |
|---|---|
 Karina Jett in the 2005 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | None |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Born | August 16, 1974 |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 10 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 513th, 2010 |
Karina Niki Jett (née Mikelis) (born August 16, 1974 in Saigon, Vietnam) is a professional poker player living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She may be best known for her appearances on the GSN series Poker Royale Battle of the Sexes. Jett also appeared in Late Night Poker's fourth season.
Her mother was a successful Seven-Card Stud player who taught her poker strategy, and her husband is fellow Full Tilt Poker pro Chip Jett, one of the world's foremost tournament players. The couple writes a column together for Card Player magazine, answering reader questions in a "he said/she said" format.[1]
She is married to fellow poker professional Chip Jett. In August 2005 they both made the same final table, at the London Open event in Old Billingsgate Market. They had children together a daughter, Athena and a son, Apollo. Apollo Jett at the age of four, died September 14th, 2010 in a tragic drowning at the family's home pool.[2]
Jett plays on Poker Stars, and Full Tilt Poker. She currently has a red pro status on Full Tilt, a site shut by the DOJ many months ago.[3]
At the 2011 WSOP, Jett finished second in the Ladies Championship. This is the third time she has made the final table in this event. As of 2011, her total live tournament winnings exceed $475,000.[4]
She is a contributor to the online poker radio show Cold Call hosted by Bryan Micon and The Grand Poker Series champion Brandon Gerson
References
- ^ http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/karinaJett.php
- ^ Cypra, Dan (2010-09-14). "Apollo Jett, Son of Chip and Karina Jet, Passes Away". Poker News Daily. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
- ^ http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/karinaJett.php
- ^ Hendon Mob Tournament Results