Melanie “Callisto” Weisner Joins Lock Poker
January 21, 2012
According to a recent announcement made by Lock Poker, a new player recently joined its team. Melanie Weisner, who hails from Houston, Texas, is the new member of Lock Poker. The player has a host of achievements to her credit.
Interest for Poker Developed After Seeing her Brother’s Success
Weisner developed interest for poker through her brother’s success in the game. Weisner was studying Musical Theatre prior to entering the world of poker. At the onset of her poker career, Weisner played low-stakes ring games. At the initial stage, the player did not experience much success. However, her determination to excel in the field was strong. She started taking part in multi-table tournaments and won a $3 event. Following the victory, the player devoted herself completely towards learning strategies for multi-table tournaments.
Weisner primarily learnt poker through by herself. She took part in a host of prestigious online tourneys and climbed the ladder of success fast. In addition to multi-table tournaments, Weisner also developed an interest for heads-up poker. Weisner played various types of hands in heads up tournaments. Currently, the player is known in the world of poker as a pro who excels at online tournaments and as a specialist in heads-up. The player was ranked No.1 for her performance in Sit n Go and heads-up across several sites. Weisner has earned a total of $1.2 million through her wins in online poker tournaments.
Weisner Ranks #84 in the Global Poker Index
In the scenario of live tournaments held across the world, the player has achieved quite a few successes. In WSOP last year, Weisner made as many 5 cashes. She also has EPT Ladies’ Event titles to her credit. The player holds #84 rank in the GPI Global Index, which ranks the top 300 players across the world in online poker tournaments. When she was only 25, her tournament winnings exceeded $397,000.
Jennifer Larson – Melanie Weisner is a Good Fit for Lock Poker
The CEO and owner of Lock Poker, Jennifer Larson, stated that Weisner is a good fit for Lock Poker. She has relentlessly dedicated her time to the field and she is passionate about the game. In addition, the player is also incredibly intelligent. She has the perfect qualities to be a poker star. According to Jennifer, partnering with talented players like Weisner, will play a big role in the site becoming successful.
Joining Lock Poker a Good Step
Melanie Weisner stated that she is extremely glad to have joined the reputed poker room, Lock Poker. It will offer her a platform to compete with some of the greatest poker pros like Leo Margets, Matt Stout and Chris Moorman. Lock Poker is a reliable poker site and has an increasing player-base. She is extremely proud to be a part of it. Weisner looks forward to representing the poker site around the world.
Lock Poker is a part of the Merge Poker network. With distinct features like custom hand re-player and live stats, Lock Poker has an edge over various poker rooms operating in the online poker world.