The First Qualified Blackjack Performer – Eleanore Dumont
The first female celebrity Blackjack entertainer wasn’t anyone else, the legendary Eleanore Dumont. Born in France and brought to the harsh Gold mines in America, their refined European manners. A professional dealer, she established gambling establishments during the heydays of the Gold Rush in mining towns throughout the West. There was no room for males to curse or be unkept in her establishment, and strangely the way she did it, women were not allowed to play at the tables.
Never a dull person, she kept the men out of her way when she accumulated her fortune. She was in the lust of a con artist who would eat every penny and sell her property.
She rebuilt her establishment, but as she grew older, she lost a lot of the attraction and mystery that had been a draw for many gamblers that contributed to her success. As she grew older and entered her child-bearing years, she developed big facial hair and was referred to as in her back, obviously, Madame Mustache. The Madame was more a result of her decision to venture into prostitution, operating the brothel and gambling house during her final years.
Card Counter Blackjack – Cathy Hulbert
The only female to be awarded the distinction of being called one of the top Seven Card Stud poker players by Card Player magazine, Cathy Hulbert is a well-known female player. She is adored by Blackjack players all over the world.
During her time at college, Hulbert learned how to play at the poker table. After graduation, she left her gambling habits to work for the Senate in New York. In a short time, she realized that gambling was her true passion, packing her suit and moving toward Las Vegas, landing a job as a blackjack dealer. A chance experience with Ken Uston altered the course of her life. As a member of the Czech team of counters and counters, she was a keen student and later joined his team. She traveled along with The Czechs during the 60s and 70s and amassed small sums of winnings.
After being banned from several casinos and eventually detained, Cathy quietly changed her behavior. She would often dress as a man wearing hair and a fake beard. Later switched to slot machines, and though not an activity that is popular for its high payouts, she did pretty well. She continues to play professionally.
Current Female Players
There are currently many well-known female blackjack players who are on the world. Jennifer Tilly, a bold, Oscar-nominated actress, can frequently be seen in telecasts of tournaments. Annie Duke is another famous player, the Duchess of Poker. Many other female players attribute their success to their skill and common sense. It appears to be effective.
