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Sara O'Connor

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Sara O'Connor

@SaraSmartist

@RailbirdWorks CEO 🐥 l Artist 🎨 l Poker Player ♠️ l Author of A New Queen's Guide to Poker and Shuffle Up and Deal With It 📚

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Joined April 2018

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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Jun 3
Nothing in poker can hurt me now... Bought into Aria's $300 last night First hand, I'm dealt pocket aces Guy to my immediately left reraises my raise, so I raise again. He shoves I call His jacks vs my aces I hit a set on the turn that also gives villain a flush. Out in one
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Nov 1, 2021
I'm an introvert with a Masters in Performative Extroversion
Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Mar 9, 2025
I decided to sadly pass on the reporter gig. The pay was $175-200 for 12-16 hour days AND you had to pay your own lodging during the WSOP. 😵‍💫 How anyone makes any money and doesn't live in Vegas is beyond me. When you see a reporter, thank them. They truly love the game.
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Oct 24, 2025
"Nice hand"
Author Benjamin Ryan
@brclothwrites
Oct 23, 2025
How do you say, “OMG I can’t stand you and wish horrible things for you,” but in a VERY NICE way. 🥴
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Apr 1, 2024
Today, I'm really proud of myself. Normally, I play 2/5, but I got 4 hours of sleep, & I knew my mind wasn't sharp enough, so I played 1/3. A lot of players have trouble w/ "moving down" in stakes, but I know a winning mindset is what matters most. Pride won't be my downfall
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Mar 29, 2025
Good morning, Poker People! I'm proud to announce that I have joined the Venetian Poker Room for this summer as a reporter. The team seems fantastic, the room incredible, and I couldn't think of a better adventure than getting to see some of you fine folks during the WSOP. 1/2
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Mar 9, 2025
Tomorrow I have a call with PokerNews to discuss my tweet. My understanding is they want to clarify what their offer is, which I've now been informed includes a stipend of $3,500 for food, lodging, and airfare during the WSOP on top of the per diem pay of $175-200.
Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Mar 9, 2025
I decided to sadly pass on the reporter gig. The pay was $175-200 for 12-16 hour days AND you had to pay your own lodging during the WSOP. 😵‍💫 How anyone makes any money and doesn't live in Vegas is beyond me. When you see a reporter, thank them. They truly love the game.
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Feb 17, 2025
What's sadder than a flopped open ended straight flush draw that doesn't hit?
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
May 19, 2024
Booked a little win today at the Bellagio! Highlights: - I was very high off of very good Vegas weed - I got quad nines - I left at my biggest stack
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
May 5, 2024
Is there anything worse in poker than the ATM Walk of Shame?
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Oct 25, 2024
Had myself a little sun run! - $1/2 in for $300, no rebuys - I won a $300 high hand w/in the first 20 mins (aces full of queens) - knocked 6 people out in 4 hours - tablemates started calling me killer, unbeatable, etc - first? time stacking chips 4 racks high! #ChipPorn #Poker
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Apr 18, 2024
Finally booked a win! Played 1/2 today to see if it was softer than 2/5. It was. Yay for me! Also, saw someone hit a royal and was recognized by two people for my tweets. How sick is that?!
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Apr 28, 2024
Heading out early tonight. The highlights: - in for 300, out for 642 - cracked someone's aces w/ quad 3s & a queen - the table started calling me "the raiser" & bemoaned that "you never know what she has! Could be 6s, Kings, or a suited ace. You just can't tell!" Great night!
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Sara O'Connor
@SaraSmartist
Oct 27, 2024
Okay okay okay... hear me out... What if I did it again?! - In for 700 out for 2.9k playing 2/3 at Talking Stick - hit 2 high hands (total 300) - knocked out 4 people - 5 racks high is insanity (yes, I should have colored up, but I didn't want to) I ❤️ poker in Arizona! LOL
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