Hyacinth Swanson is a writer and editor who has spent the last 10 years creating content for the poker industry. For several years she lived in New York and worked in the financial sector. After moving to Connecticut, Hyacinth made a living as a freelancer and also played live semi-pro poker at Foxwoods Casino. She has also played millions of hands online (more PLO than Hold’em), giving her a broad, in-depth knowledge of the game itself.
Having moved back the UK in 2010, she has continued to play both live and online as well as creating entertaining and informative content for various online sites under her company name PurpleGob.com.
888poker Live Weekend Returns to Grosvenor’s The VIC 17 – 20 February. A special KO event will feature new ambassador Chris Eubank Jr. at the final table!
From 16 – 31 January 2022, 888poker will host the new and improved XL Winter Series. The event hits a high note on 30/1 with the $500,000 GTD Main Event.
From 28/11- 21/12, 888poker and WPT DeepStacks will host a high-stakes online poker series. This prestigious series boasts 28 events with over $3M GTD!
888poker Live made its long-awaited return to the UK with the 888poker Live Weekend from 28-21 October. The local poker community came out in droves to celebrate this monumental event.
Hyacinth Swanson is a writer and editor who has spent the last 10 years creating content for the poker industry. For several years she lived in New York and worked in the financial sector. After moving to Connecticut, Hyacinth made a living as a freelancer and also played live semi-pro poker at Foxwoods Casino. She has also played millions of hands online (more PLO than Hold’em), giving her a broad, in-depth knowledge of the game itself.
Having moved back the UK in 2010, she has continued to play both live and online as well as creating entertaining and informative content for various online sites under her company name PurpleGob.com.
