“It’s not mutually exclusive,” shares Rania Nasreddine, “be a girly girl in a great outfit while metaphorically crushing souls at the poker table.”
A former Tulsa-based attorney turned professional poker player and tech innovator, Nasreddine blends sharp intellect, entrepreneurial vision and a commanding presence, inspiring women to play fiercely, win big and look fabulous while doing it. Known as one of poker’s most fashionable players, Nasreddine’s charisma and strategic brilliance make her a standout in an industry that’s heavily male-dominated.
“You find all kinds at the poker table,” Nasreddine observes. “Billionaires, celebrities, or a 24-year-old risking their last $1,000. Most players hide in hoodies and ballcaps, but I bring my own flair. While many are courteous, the biggest winners can sometimes be the least gracious.”
Her knack for numbers sparked her poker passion in college and grew during her legal career at Tulsa’s GableGotwals, a law firm specializing in energy, oil and gas, and real estate litigation.
Her poker journey started gaining momentum with client team-building games alongside her colleagues.
“My assistant pushed me into local casino tournaments, and that’s where it took off,” she says. Now a mother of two, she balances family life with a selective schedule, competing in elite tournaments in Las Vegas and Europe, peaking during the July summer season.
In 2024, she secured 16 in-the-money finishes, including placement at five final tables. Her standout results include third place at the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event ($473,639) and fourth place at the EPT Barcelona Main Event ($572,962), achieving rare back-to-back EPT final tables, among other wins.
“Tournaments are really, really hard to win,” she says. “I’m aiming for a World Series of Poker bracelet and a champion’s title, not just a final table.”
Her 2024 Global Poker Awards nomination for Breakout Player of the Year reflects her meteoric rise.
Outside the world of poker, Nasreddine’s entrepreneurial vision drives Yooze, a patent-pending app launched in 2017 to revolutionize word-of-mouth referrals. Yooze enables service providers – contractors, tutors, consultants – to collect verified recommendations effortlessly, while also addressing fake reviews.
“Yooze is the best place to get and give trusted referrals,” she says. “Our tool is so simple that if you can’t get referrals, you might need to rethink your craft!”
Free for users, Yooze is funded by Nasreddine personally to ensure accessibility. The app is enhancing its referral system, with plans to expand into new industries and add features like advanced analytics. Her goal is a global network of trusted professionals. Nasreddine additionally supports charities through poker events.
With elegance and tenacity, Nasreddine redefines poker’s hard-lined image.
“You can wear a stunning outfit and still outplay everyone,” she asserts. Her Instagram, with nearly 10K followers, showcases tournament triumphs, family moments and her signature style. With Yooze poised for growth and more poker victories ahead, Nasreddine proves that brains, boldness and glamour are the ultimate winning hand.
