According to Poker News: 'Jennifer Tilly already had the characteristics of an interesting story. The Oscar-nominated actress and star of a new CBS sitcom, Out of Practice, has already beaten the odds by finding roles on the big screen and on television.

But now that she has become the first player to win both a World Series of Poker bracelet and a World Poker Tour title, her story has taken a new twist by showing her fans and the rest of the poker world that she is more than just an attractive talented actress.'

'Tilly loves the game. It's more than just a game to her; it's a level playing field in which players from all walks of life can test each other. "Poker is great because it gives you a chance to play with the best in the game. The other day I was 100% bonus at Full Tilt Poker playing with a guy who was a few hours late for the main event because he couldn't get off from his construction job. The fact that anyone can play is a testament to the democracy of the game. It's really amazing that somebody who just loves the game can play against the best."'

'According to Tilly, the game is one of the few avenues in which the everyday person can compete with the best in the world. "If you are in another profession, let's say golf, you don't get to play with Tiger Woods. But in this game, poker aficionados can take on their heroes. At one table in a recent tournament, I had Carlos Mortenson on one side and Mike 'the Mouth' Matasow on the other. Then I get moved to a table with Amir Vahedi. You never know who you're going to be next to, let alone know what's going to happen."'

'Although there is no way to predict the outcome of the game and there is no consolation for losing, Tilly believes that playing in big tournaments with the leading players in the game is a great value for the entry fee. "To lose your chips to a top player who outplays you is a worthy loss. To donkey off your chips to an internet player just gives you a completely different feeling than losing to one of the best players in the game."'