Lovely Lacey Jones to Host The Upcoming CPT Ladies Event

Jones, who is known as the “Poker Barbie” originally hails from San Antonio Texas, where she lived with her family until finishing high school. After putting herself through six years of college and earning a living by waiting tables in Arizona, Jones then moved to Paris for a short stint before relocating to Los Angeles where she instantly gained notoriety as a fashion model.

Lacey has since modeled for a wide variety of famous brands , such as Carolina Herrera , Nike Golf, and Chrysler, not to mention making appearances on a number of television series including The O.C. , Entourage and Las Vegas.

She began playing poker in 2005 and has been hosting the World Series of Poker since 2007. A talented player in her own right, Lacey is as well known for her skills on the felt as she is for her stunning good looks. Her favorite games include RAZZ and Seven Card Stud and she can often be seen playing at Ceasars Palace as well as The Venetian.

When asked how she felt about being asked to act as a host for the Canadian leg of LIPS, Lacey had the following words to say: “I am thrilled for this opportunity to work with LIPS and the CPT in this capacity…LIPS has paved the way for many women in poker and is one of the most respected brands in women’s poker today.”