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David Shaw, hailing from Houston, Texas, has been part of the world of poker for the past 20 years. He started his career in home games and ended up in professional card rooms soon after. Known simply as "Shaw" among his peers, Shaw is currently focusing on the mid major Player of the Year race, channeling his extensive experience and skills honed over two decades in the game.

With more than a million and a half dollars in tournament winnings, most of them here in Texas, and the support of his partner Jessica Richards, Shaw is a serious force to be reckoned with in the Texas poker scene.

Jessica Richards, known affectionately as "Gorjess," is a well known figure in the Texas poker scene. Jess hails from Houston, and though she has only been serious about the game for five years, she has amassed more than half a million dollars in tournament winnings.

Richards journey into the game began after a decade of dealing and running a private home game. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she transitioned from dealing to playing, inspired by watching her partner, David Shaw, and poker streamers on Twitch. Richards' foray into online poker was successful, culminating in a major tournament win on PokerBros. Her live poker career took off when she secured her first WSOP Circuit ring in the Ladies Event in Choctaw.

A mother of three, Jessica balances her poker pursuits with her work at Chip Leader Coaching and managing a luxury balloon and event styling business, Ace Of Decor. Her most significant poker achievement to date is finishing third in the Champions Main Event, sharing the final table with David. Jessica credits poker with transforming her life, providing her with confidence, independence, and a supportive community.

All we know is that her bright smile and bubbly personality make here a favorite here at TCH and we look forward to seeing Jess light up a table every night! As you can see in the video, she's even smiling when the cards don't fall her way.