Molly Bloom (author)

Molly Bloom (born April 21, 1978) is an American entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the 2014 memoir Molly's Game. She had trained for years to become an Olympic skier, but was injured while trying to qualify for the Olympics.

This article is about the poker entrepreneur and author. For the fictional character in Ulysses, see Molly Bloom.
Molly Bloom
Born (1978-04-21) April 21, 1978
Loveland, Colorado, U.S.
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, speaker, author
Notable workMolly's Game
RelativesJeremy Bloom (brother)
Colby Cohen (cousin)

In April 2013, she was charged with running a high-stakes poker game that originated in the Viper Room in Los Angeles, which attracted wealthy people, sports figures, and Hollywood celebrities. In May 2014, after pleading guilty to reduced charges, she was sentenced to one year of probation, a $200,000 fine, and 200 hours of community service. In addition, she was required to forfeit $125,000 in earnings from the games she operated.

A film adaptation of her book, Molly's Game, starring Jessica Chastain and directed by Aaron Sorkin, debuted in December 2017.

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