Hot Poker Babe Hana Soljan Rides High At EPT Barcelona Ladies Event

Last month we discussed how Croatian poker hottie Hana Soljan had been chosen to represent Full Tilt Poker as a Tour Ambassador at the Eureka Poker Tour. Just a few short weeks on and now the 28-year-old has gotten off the blocks in style, having bested an 86-player field at the €330 buy-in EPT Barcelona Ladies Event to capture the title, and collect the €6,880 ($9,203) first place prize.
The TV presenter, who only cashed in at her first live tournament a little over two years ago, now boasts $37,479 in prize money thanks to her latest score. Impressively, from her eight career cashes, Hana Soljan has actually won six of those events, with her previous biggest score to date coming in 2011 at the $90 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure for $8,490.
Commenting on what her most recent victory means to her, the Croatian beauty, explained: “To be a part of the Full Tilt team is a dream come true for me. They chose to sponsor a player who they believe in and me the opportunity to win some big titles. It is hope for lots of players in the world..And every win is not just mine, it is for the team, and that is the best part!”
Hana’s keen interest in playing games was instilled in her from a young age having grow up with a family of card fans. Her father also taught her poker, a game which says has helped her to be a better student in school and given her the discipline required to achieve a degree in Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Applied Sciences.
Hana Soljan’s poker success also serves as an inspiration for other ladies hoping to compete in the male dominated world of poker, and offering pearls of wisdom to her fellow women, Hana commented:
“My best advice is to start with ladies tournaments in live poker and small buy-ins with lots of players online. And be confident and brave. We can do it as well as they do, if not better!”