February 15th 2024.
In a moment that will go down in history, Princess Love, wife of R&B singer Ray J, made headlines during Black History Month by becoming the first Black woman to win the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational II in Las Vegas. The event took place on February 8th, and Love walked away with not only the prestigious title, but also a grand prize of $20,000. As an added bonus, she also received a custom engraved bottle of LOUIS XIII cognac and two engraved Baccarat crystal glasses.
The tournament, which was held at the PokerGo Studio ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, featured a field of 73 invite-only entrants. Among the competitors were well-known figures such as celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, Las Vegas influencer Tana Mongeau, and Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith. Love emerged victorious, beating out all other players and solidifying her place in history.
The support of her husband Ray J surely played a role in Love's success, as he was seated beside her throughout the tournament. She also faced tough competition from defending champion Qiyu "Nemo" Zhou, baseball legend Jose Canseco, and Gordie Gronkowski, father of NFL star Rob Gronkowski. However, Love remained focused and determined, ultimately overcoming a commanding chip lead from NFL player Laviska Shenault to take home the win.
As news of her groundbreaking achievement spread, fans took to social media to celebrate Love's win. One person wrote, "Congrats to Princess Love for winning the Celebrity Poker Tournament. The 1st black woman in history to do so!! Give her her TENS," while another outlet added, "Congrats to Princess Love for winning the Celebrity Poker Tournament. The 1st black woman in history to do so."
This is not the first time Love has made waves in the poker world. Just two months prior, she placed 40th in the WPT World Championship and added $132,500 to her already impressive live earnings of $270,404. And what's even more impressive is that Love only learned how to play poker a year ago, with the help of her cousin.
"I always wanted to learn how to play poker and chess," Love revealed in an interview with World Poker Tournament. "And I'm not a gambler by any means, but once I was introduced to it, I don't know, I was intrigued." She went on to explain that she started by playing smaller tournaments to gain experience and confidence, and her hard work paid off in a big way.
Love's passion and dedication to the game of poker is evident, and she continues to inspire others with her success. In a world where Black women are often underrepresented in the poker community, Love's victory is a step towards greater diversity and inclusivity. And as she continues to hone her skills and make history, there's no telling what other accomplishments she may achieve in the future.
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