Biography
Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur and speaker from Colorado, USA. She rose to fame with the release of her book Molly’s Game in 2014. It is the story of her time as a casino dealer and high-stakes poker dealer. Often attracting celebrities and high rollers to her events, she is now a keynote speaker and author.
American businessman
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| Full name: | Molly Flowers |
| Born: | April 21, 1978 (age 46) |
| Place of birth: | Loveland, Colorado, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.64 minutes |
| Parents: | Larry Bloom and Char Bloom |
| Siblings: | Jeremy Bloom and Jordan Bloom |
| Husband • Spouse: | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Businesswoman • Speaker |
| Net worth: | 500,000 USD |
Early life
Molly Bloom grew up in Loveland, Colorado, with her mother and father. Her mother was a ski and snowboard instructor, and she was the one who led her to Olympic stardom. Finishing third in the Nor-Am Cup, her aspirations were dashed when a serious injury left her unable to compete. She gave up the sport altogether to pursue a different career.
Molly Bloom was born on April 21, 1978, to Larry Bloom and Char Bloom. She has two siblings: Jeremy Bloom and Jordan Bloom.
Move to LA
Molly Bloom’s career began when she moved to Los Angeles, where she began working as a bartender. A manager at the famous Viper Rooms asked her if she wanted to earn extra income as a dealer in the club’s high-stakes poker games. Actor Tobey Maguire asked them to host a game there. This began a journey that would see her soon start her own company to host celebrity poker matches.
Training to become a croupier can be just as rewarding for anyone else who wants to try it. You can keep your math skills at peak levels and learn a lot of communication skills. If you decide to take it further, like Molly Bloom, you can see the world as you can work on cruise ships and in resorts. This helpful guide can help you on your way, and before long, you too could be working as a croupier at the tables of celebrities.
With her business booming, Molly Bloom moved to New York. Without the connections she had in Los Angeles, her business began to slow down a bit. However, writing about her experiences would be the catalyst she needed for a whole new chapter in her life.
Molly’s Game
In 2014, the story of her incredible journey was published in the book Molly’s Game. A bestseller, the book was so entertaining that it was soon adapted into a film. Adapted and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film featured an all-star cast including Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, and Kevin Bacon.
Despite the addition of fictional elements, the film sticks to the original story fairly closely. It grossed $28.8 million in the United States and Canada alone. Critics generally praised the film, noting the chemistry between the two leads and the impressive directorial debut. The film won numerous awards and nominations, many of which noted its portrayal of a female protagonist living in a male-dominated world.
Molly Bloom is a highly sought-after keynote speaker. She regularly discusses her business in various media outlets and has appeared on shows such as The Ellen Show. She has also been featured in publications such as The New York Times and Vulture. You can often hear her speaking at many iGaming and casino industry events, where her predictions for the future of the industry are highly sought after.
