Aussie Millions 2008 Team

It was Kairit Leibold’s curiousity that helped kick-start her passion for poker. “I used to always sit next to my husband and watch while he played poker; it seemed interesting.” It was from that point on that Kairit decided to try her luck at freerolls and gradually moved on to playing with real money. That was four years ago. Now Kairit enjoys playing both 7 Card Stud and No Limit Texas Holdem. Winning a $12,500 Aussie Millions Freeroll was “the best birthday present this year.” Kairit continues, “The tournament started on my birthday and ended early the following morning… The kids were sleeping so I shared a vodka cocktail with my husband before writing about this experience on my poker blog.” The legal adviser has had some major tournament experience including competing in the 2006 World Series Ladies Event and the 2007 European Poker Tour. Aside from poker, Kairit is a devoted mother of three who enjoys her “job, making handicrafts and travelling.” She is very passionate about helping and providing legal advice to women affected by domestic violence. Kairit is no stranger to Australia as she has visited the country twice before with her husband; both times to watch him compete in major tournaments. We wish Kairit and the rest of Team PokerNews the very best of luck at the 2008 Aussie Millions.