Cathy Hubert and Her Win at Blackjack

Cathy Hubert

Cathy Hubert Proved

Who said that ladies are not good at blackjack? That is so untrue and there are many women at blackjack who can prove it to everyone at casinos showing their talent and skills. One of such women is Cathy Hubert who has been named the 'the best female gambler on earth'. She participated in many gambling tournaments and competitions, wrote her own book Outplaying the Boys: Poker Tips for Competitive Women that includes tips and advice for women casino players and encouraging for the fair sex to make career in gambling.

Bio

The first place of work for the young graduated woman was neither more nor less than New York State Senate. At that time Cathy Hubert had an opportunity to work in a press office but she decline it considering it not to be her calling.

A Passion for Gambling

Apart of Cathy's professional knowledge acquired at university she also learned there how to play card games. Moreover, she felt passion to gambling and got the idea of building a career on that field.

Hubert quitted the job and picked her way towards fabulous Las Vegas where she got an available blackjack dealer job. And here's came a casual encounter with famous talented player - Ken Uston, that changed Cathy's life.

A Member of the Team

Uston had a team of card counters - The Czechs. Thus, Hubert has learnt the main aspects of card counting after what joined the team. The 70s had been really adventurous for the woman as she went through expulsions from casinos and several arrests.

Right after her blackjack passion went slot machines passion. Admittedly, slots are those casino entertainments that mean hard gaining profit. However, due to tough work and sheer efforts she made them pay.

The next entertainment she was attracted by was poker. In 1986 Hubert met Rick Greider and David Heyden that were recognized best poker players. They taught her poker basics and accept her in a team. Actually Cathy is still an active poker player at various competitions.

Contemporary Activity

Nowadays Cathy Hubert has a well-known website containing poker tutorials, news articles. She has been included in the range of world's best 7-card stud poker pros in 1996 being the one woman amongst male players. The book of Richard Munchkin - 'Gambling Wizards' mentions her as a talented player.