Europe's Leading Lady: Ana Marquez
With $540,459 in earnings in 2013 there was a reason for the almost permanent smile on Ana Marquez's face. Although 13 is unlucky for some 2013 was by far her most successful year on the live circuit as she cashed a total of 16 times. The biggest came in June when she took down the $2,500 Hollywood Poker Open for $ 320,189. She beat out a strong field of 631 players and a final table that included Ramzi Jelassi, Max Greenwood and Sam Stein.
Aside from that victory she made final tables in side events at EPT Berlin (2) and EPT Barcelona and had deep runs in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. She's currently fifth on the all-time Spanish money list and less than $100,000 behind fourth. And with her outstanding 2013 has broken into the top 25 on the Woman's all-time money list.
Past winners: Lucille Cailly (2012), Natalya Nikitana (2011), Liv Boeree (2010), Sandra Naujoks (2008, 2009), Katja Thater (2007)