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Her House of Cards

How did a 26-year-old cocktail waitress end up running a private weekly poker game for some of Hollywood’s highest rollers, including the likes of Leo, Ben, and Tobey? In an adaptation from her new memoir, Molly Bloom, who has since gained notoriety as “the Poker Princess,” recalls her lucky break, at the infamous Viper Room; the millions that crossed her table; and the biggest winners—who could also be the worst losers.

This Woman Ran the World’s Most Exclusive High-Stakes Poker Game

The real-life Bloom took the stage at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit in Laguna Niguel, Calif. to share to a room full of entrepreneurial businesswomen some of the lessons she learned running a decidedly different kind of startup and, well, getting a bit far over her skis.

How Molly Bloom went from ‘poker princess’ to the ‘movie heroine’ of ‘Molly’s Game’

A hotel manager was circling the Polo Lounge, surveying the stately dining room, when he suddenly did a double take.

Molly Bloom on Life After Conviction: “Failure Was Liberating”

Molly Bloom spoke to Catt Sadler at the MPTF’s women’s conference about how she coped with and found success after her felony gambling conviction.

The True Story Behind the Movie Molly’s Game

In the opening scene of Molly’s Game, a young Molly skis over a twig during an Olympic qualifying run and tumbles down the mountain, sustaining a serious back injury that ends her skiing career. In a voiceover, Molly blames this twig for changing her life path from athlete to “poker princess.” But in real life, that fall never happened.

Risk-Taking Lessons From Poker Princess Molly Bloom

If you’ve watched the film Molly’s Game since its 2017 release, you’re familiar with the captivating story of Molly Bloom. Aaron Sorkin’s film, based on Bloom’s 2014 memoir, is a must-see for those of you who have yet to explore her journey

Molly Bloom Says Struggles with Infertility 'Brought Me to My Knees' Before Welcoming Daughter

The Molly’s Game author opens up to PEOPLE about her difficult fertility journey, which included nine rounds of IVF, before welcoming her daughter Fiona in February

Molly’s new game combats COVID isolation through worldwide online community

Bloom and Effinger launched One World Group a couple weeks ago, promoting it on social media and encouraging people to join them. Hundreds do every day, becoming friends, supporting each other, forming a community that supports and inspires.

‘Torched’ Returns for Second Season With Host Molly Bloom (EXCLUSIVE)

“Torched” will return for a second season with Molly Bloom, the former professional skier turned poker impresario, coming back as host of the podcast.

In conversation with Molly Bloom

To talk with Molly Bloom is to talk with someone who was once a near-Olympic skier, suffered a traumatic, career-ending injury, moved alone to LA to have a break before starting law school, became a poker game runner featuring some the world’s most sought-after male celebrities, had that game collapse, moved to New York, started a new game, have it shut down by the FBI, and later be indicted in a money-laundering scheme. If it sounds like the plot beats of a breathless Hollywood movie – well, it was made into one by Aaron Sorkin, the West Wing creator.

'Poker princess' Molly Bloom on her stranger-than-fiction life

It’s a bit of a strange experience, sitting down in a hotel to chat to someone whose life you’ve just seen portrayed on a big screen, witnessing their biggest triumphs and personal disasters. Imagine how it feels then for “poker princess” Molly Bloom herself, seeing Jessica Chastain slip into her shoes and present her story to the world in Molly’s Game.

On digital: Molly’s Game — ‘a timely take on gender politics’

Jessica Chastain’s razor-sharp voiceover links twisting plot lines, shifting timeframes and pacy exchanges

Review: Aaron Sorkin, Jessica Chastain are a winning pair in poker tale 'Molly's Game'

Words and cards are dealt in equal hand with Aaron Sorkin’s poker drama Molly’s Game, featuring Jessica Chastain at the center of a compelling film about fame, power and empathy.

This is a movie hero I want to write about:' Aaron Sorkin on Molly's Game

“We live in a time when people sell each other out. The rest of us don’t seem to mind that,” according to celebrated screenwriter Aaron Sorkin.

In conversation with Molly Bloom

To talk with Molly Bloom is to talk with someone who was once a near-Olympic skier, suffered a traumatic, career-ending injury, moved alone to LA to have a break before starting law school,

‘Molly's Game’

Molly’s Game received 9 major nominations in 2018.

The Real Story Behind 'Molly's Game' Is Even Wilder Than The Movie Depicts

The new movie, Molly’s Game, which hit theaters on Christmas, tells a story that seems too wild to be true. Perhaps the most wild part of the story, however, is that it is true, and when asked how accurate Molly’s Game is

You Won't Believe the Insane Real Story Behind Molly's Game

A movie about a 26-year-old woman running a high-stakes poker ring that leaves high-powered men vying for a seat at her table? And it’s true? Yes, please.

Molly Bloom on Life After Conviction: “Failure Was Liberating

Molly Bloom spoke to Catt Sadler at the MPTF’s women’s conference about how she coped with and found success after her felony gambling conviction.

Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series: Molly Bloom

Molly Bloom is an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author. Her memoir, Molly’s Game, was adapted into an award-winning film by Aaron Sorkin. Bloom’s memoir chronicles her journey from college student to LA waitress to building and operating a notorious private poker game.

'Poker princess' Molly Bloom on her stranger-than-fiction life

It’s a bit of a strange experience, sitting down in a hotel to chat to someone whose life you’ve just seen portrayed on a big screen, witnessing their biggest triumphs and personal disasters.