Tilly Wins Event at World Series of Poker

Las Vegas (AP) - Actress Jennifer Tilly won the Ladies no-limit Texas Hold 'Em event at the World Series of Poker ? the first time a celebrity has won an event at the famous tournament. She beat 600 players to capture first place in a two-day event featuring some of the top female professionals in the world and took home $158,625.Tilly said she's learned plenty of pointers from her boyfriend, poker player Phil "Unabomber" Laak.

"When you're living with Phil, you kinda learn by osmosis. He wakes up screaming out poker terms. Most guys scream out other girls' names." Tilly, is the first woman in this year's World Series of Poker to win a bracelet. Following her victory, Tilly said that receiving her first WSOP gold bracelet was "better than winning an Oscar."

PokerWorld wishes to congratulate Jennifer Tilly on her win and encourages all ladies to heed the call to take over the tables! Click here for more on ladies in poker.