have in common with astrophysics? At first glace, not a whole lot. But that

hasn’t stopped popular online poker site AbsolutePoker.com from bringing a

23-year-old astrophysics graduate on board to represent the site in the UK

today announced that Liv Boeree, a former astrophysics student and aspiring

Boeree is no stranger to the poker world. Since August 2005, the London-based

model has worked as a TV presenter, writer and interviewer on some of the most

popular poker broadcasts including Ultimatepoker.com Showdown, Gutshot TV,

Daily Express, Challenge TV, Gala UK Poker Tour, Sky

poker career on the television series UltimatePoker.com Showdown in August

2005. There, she learned some valuable tips from Annie Duke, one of the poker

world’s best female players. It was on UltimatePoker.com Showdown that Liv also

earned the respect of world-renowned poker sensation Phil Hellmuth. After

watching the 23-year-old in action at the tables over the past two years, the

11-time WSOP bracelet winner has become so impressed that he invited Liv to

attend his exclusive holiday bash at the Palms, solidifying her place in the

is the perfect fit because it’s such a fun, young and vibrant brand,” stated

Boeree. “It’s very friendly for young ladies such as myself. The software is

AbsolutePoker.com’s UK marketing communications pieces and can be found playing

to wait very long. On Thursday, February 21st, Liv will be playing

in the $1,000 Guaranteed Texas Hold’em tournament at 3PM ET and the $6,000

Guaranteed Texas Hold’em tournament at 4PM ET at AbsolutePoker.com. The poker

player who knocks Liv out of either online poker tournament will receive triple

their buy-in back. If the same player knocks Liv out of both tournaments, they