Socialite Paris Hilton Knows How to Play Poker
Is there anybody who doesn't know Paris Hilton?
We doubt it.
Paris Hilton is a well-known television personality, author, actress, model, singer, and businesswoman. But more than anything else, Paris Hilton is famous for being part-heiress to the Hilton Hotel wealth, as well as the riches of her father Richard Hilton in the real estate industry.
Born in New York City on February 17, 1981, Paris Hilton comes from a family of celebrities. Whether related by blood or by marriage, her connection to the entertainment industry allowed her to join show business without any difficulty. Among the celebrities related to Paris Hilton are child stars Kim and Kyle Richards, and actresses Elizabeth Taylor and Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Paris Hilton appeared in several television programs, including "Veronica Mars," "American Dreams," "Las Vegas," "The George Lopez Show," and "The O.C." However, it was the reality television show "The Simple Life" that really initiated her popularity in the entertainment world. It was Fox Television Network that aired the first three seasons of "The Simple Life." It had to be terminated because of a fight that occurred between Paris Hilton and her co-star Nicole Richie, who was then Paris Hilton's best friend. Due to the success of such reality television show, E! Entertainment Television aired two more seasons, and another season may still be created.
Paris Hilton also appeared in several music videos, such as "Just Lose It," by Eminem and "It Girl," by John Oates, and appeared in motion pictures as well, such as "Pledge This!," "House of Wax," "Raising Helen," "The Hillz," "Bottoms Up," "The Cat in the Hat," "Wonderland," and "Zoolander."
When poker became successful all over the world, Paris Hilton did not hesitate to participate in such success. She is often seen playing poker in casinos and gambling facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada. This female celebrity poker player definitely knows how to play cards and can join the high stakes tables with confidence.
This female celebrity poker player has been joining poker events ever since she learned how to play such game. One of the events that this female celebrity poker player has attended was the 1st Annual Jet Celebrity Poker Tournament that was held in the Las Vegas casino called the Mirage Hotel on January 14, 2006. She did not emerge victorious but her poker skills definitely made a mark among her opponents.
This female celebrity poker player has also experienced losing big during a play. She had to give up her Bentley automobile worth US$178,000 when she lost at a Las Vegas casino. She was, however, offered to be given a new Bentley automobile if she would play against professional poker player Mike Sexton on the PartyPoker network.
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