Laurette Thurber

Laurette Thurber, an American poker player, currently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada. As of 2023, her career total earnings are $116,180, ranking 27,304th globally. As a female player, she remains active in the male-dominated poker field.

Thurber's poker career spans over a decade, primarily participating in local Las Vegas cash games and small to mid-sized tournaments. She has cashed multiple times in WSOP events, with her best result being 42nd place in a 2010 WSOP event, winning approximately $5,000. Additionally, she has several money finishes in WSOPC and other series.

She is known for a tight-aggressive (TAG) style, skilled at post-flop risk assessment, avoiding excessive aggression in large pots. In cash games, she emphasizes bankroll management; in tournaments, she adeptly uses position to steal blinds. Her style is solid, not prone to bluffing.

• Tags: "Seasoned female player", "Las Vegas local regular".
• She once shared in a blog how to balance family and poker career, becoming a role model for many amateur female players.
• It is said she has long played in the same cash game against numerous professional players, earning the nickname "The Rock of The Orleans".

1. Bankroll Management: Thurber's long-term survival proves that strict bankroll management is more important than short-term aggressive behavior.
2. Patience: Her TAG style requires players to have patience, only acting with favorable position and strong hands.
3. Continuous Learning: Despite aging, she continues to study new strategies, indicating that poker requires lifelong learning.