Sheila Schmidt
Canada
Sheila Schmidt is a recreational poker player from Fremont, California. While not a high-profile tournament competitor, she is known in local circles for her love of No-Limit Texas Hold'em and her favorite hand, 8-9 suited. She enjoys playing at Caesars Palace and home games, and looks up to pros like Barbara Enright and Jennifer Harman.
Profile Overview
Sheila Schmidt is a recreational poker player based in Fremont, California. She participates primarily in local and home games, and her public record is limited to a personal profile on PokerSoup.com, where she shared her poker preferences and influences. No significant tournament results or major poker achievements have been documented for her.
Personal Preferences
Sheila’s favorite hand is 8-9 suited, a classic drawing hand often favored by players who enjoy flexibility and potential for disguised straights or flushes. Her preferred game type is No-Limit Texas Hold'em, the most popular variant in both casino and home game settings. She lists Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and “Trish’s house” as her favorite places to play, indicating a mix of casino and home-game environments.
Favorite Pros
Sheila cites Barbara Enright, Jen Harman, “The Kid,” “The Mouth,” and Jason M as her favorite professional players. Barbara Enright is a Poker Hall of Famer and one of the most accomplished women in poker history, with three WSOP bracelets. Jen Harman is also a well-respected professional with two WSOP bracelets. “The Kid” likely refers to Phil Hellmuth, “The Mouth” might refer to Mike Matusow, and Jason M could be Jason Mercier or another player. This list suggests she admires successful and vocal personalities in the poker world.
Online Presence
Sheila’s profile was part of PokerSoup.com, a community site active from 2007 to 2017. The site allowed players to create personal profiles and share their favorite games, hands, and places to play. Her profile indicates she was an active member of that community, though she has no other known web presence or tournament history.
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