Colette Doherty
Encyclopedia
Colette Doherty is an Irish
poker player.
In her career, she won the Irish Poker Open
twice, including in its inaugural year, 1980, and again in 1991.
She is also noted as the first European and first female player to play in the World Series of Poker
, a position she earned through her first Irish Poker Open win, in a deal with Terry Rogers
.
She also made two appearances in Late Night Poker
and has played at the Gutshot Card Club.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
poker player.
In her career, she won the Irish Poker Open
Irish Poker Open
The paddypowerpoker.com Irish Poker Open is the longest running No Limit Texas hold 'em poker tournament in Europe and second longest in the world after the World Series of Poker....
twice, including in its inaugural year, 1980, and again in 1991.
She is also noted as the first European and first female player to play in the World Series of Poker
World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker is a world-renowned series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2005, sponsored by Harrah's Entertainment...
, a position she earned through her first Irish Poker Open win, in a deal with Terry Rogers
Terry Rogers
Terry "Red Menace" Rogers was an Irish bookmaker, credited with introducing hold'em poker to Europe, alongside "Gentleman" Liam Flood. He earned his nickname from his bright red hair....
.
She also made two appearances in Late Night Poker
Late Night Poker
Late Night Poker is the pioneering television show that helped pave the way for the explosion of interest in poker in the 2000's. With it's ground breaking use of "under the table" cameras that enabled the viewer to see each player's cards, the show became a cult hit on Channel 4 UK when it first...
and has played at the Gutshot Card Club.