QUALIFIERS - Heather Wells

What's your home town?
Carlsbad, Calif.

How about your education?
Washington State University.

What's your marital status?
Married for almost three years.

What do you do for a living?
I’m a mom – I stay at home with our 1-year-old son, Jordan.

How long have you been playing poker?
About three years.

What or who inspired you to start playing?
My husband.

How long have you been playing at Bodog?
About a year and a half.

Tell us about your best poker win...
Hmmm, there have been many great online moments, but the best have come sitting around the table with friends. We have had so many hysterical poker nights at home. Taking my husband out of a game is always the most entertaining. You would think that since he taught me to play it would be a compliment. Let me assure you, it is not! Ha!

How did you win your seat?
We were out of town and spending some downtime relaxing in the hotel room playing cards. I wanted so desperately to win my seat so we could indeed go together this year to Vegas and “WOOO HOOO!!!” I did it!! My husband had to ask me repeatedly to quieten down because I was screaming and jumping around all through the hotel. The cops were not called, but the baby cried. I guess he couldn’t quite process my enthusiasm.

What do you think your chances are of winning the WSOP*?
I will give it my best! Why not me? May as well be…

Who is your favorite poker player?
Daniel Negreanu.

What would you do if you won?
Take my whole family back to Positano, Italy. It is the most incredible place I have ever been and I would LOVE to go back! And I am sure my best friend, Lisa, would be waiting in the wings for some serious shopping! Christian Louboutin, perhaps?

What would your tagline be if you turned pro?
Bling Mommy! Guaranteed that Bodog logo is going to be blingin’ from a mile away! 

What single story best defines you and your life?
I have a positive attitude towards just about everything and feel my life has been a great one from beginning to current, but I would have to say, my life truly got rockin’ when I married my husband. He has made our life a dream and I am truly blessed and thankful for the life we share together every day.

How will you spend your time off in Vegas?
Chilling at a great house with my family, going out to some fabulous meals and of course… hitting some hot spots with the hubby and friends! 

What type of player are you?
Tight-aggressive, hopefully not too predictable. 

Have you ever been to Vegas before? If so, any good stories?
Many times, and no, I’m not sharing!  Don’t you know, that stuff stays in Vegas!