Mallory Klaus achieved a feat many low-stakes players only dream of — securing a life-altering victory. The Oklahoma native, now based in Texas, took down an $800 buy-in tournament at Texas Card House Dallas, earning a remarkable $211,745. What made the win even more special was that she claimed the title in front of her friends and coworkers at one of the top poker rooms in the state.
In an exclusive chat with PokerNews, Klaus described her victory as something that “didn’t seem real.” A long-time dealer at TCH Dallas, Klaus has expanded her role in the poker community by managing the livestream at the poker club and acting as an ambassador. She’s also involved with Poker Rx, a poker league in Oklahoma City, and serves as an ambassador for the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS). Furthermore, she holds the position of VP of Marketing and Relations for 3Coin, a brand owned by Randy Sadler, a prominent figure in the poker world known for his appearances on Hustler Casino Live.
A Surprising Tournament Decision
Klaus outlasted 1,943 players in the Title Event at TCH’s Trailblazer Tour earlier this month, bringing her Hendon Mob earnings from a modest $12,000 to a more impressive $224,000. Interestingly, Klaus wasn’t planning to play in the event. She only entered after arriving at the poker room and finding that all cash game seats were filled due to the tournament taking up the space.
It wasn’t a shock to those familiar with Klaus’s skills that she triumphed in such a large field. Randy Sadler, who has worked closely with Klaus and credited her for the success of his business, said he was “not surprised” by her victory. “I’ve been trying to get her to do that,” Sadler, known as “3Coin” on Hustler Casino Live, said. “She’s the best player at any table.”
Klaus typically plays cash games at the $1/$2 and $2/$5 levels and isn’t sure yet how she’ll spend her newfound wealth. She’s planning a trip to Disney World with her son and a European vacation with her father. However, don’t expect her to start taking shots at high-profile events like the World Series of Poker (WSOP), aside from possibly a couple of smaller buy-in tournaments. “I was already on the right track financially before the tournament,” she explained.
Klaus has, however, taken risks in the past. She recalled a time when she put her entire $5,000 bankroll on the line in a $50/$100 mixed game at TCH to fill a seat for a player who hadn’t arrived. She lucked out, tripling up after hitting a full house in less than an hour. Once the player showed up to claim the seat, Klaus decided to leave, which she humorously referred to as “a tip.”
While she may have gotten lucky in that situation, Klaus admits it was an irresponsible move. “I was supposed to play in a tournament at The Lodge that weekend, and I had risked my whole bankroll just before going,” she confessed. “It wasn’t the smartest decision.”
Loyalty to Texas Card House
Klaus has a deep sense of pride in both her work at Texas Card House and her time spent playing in the Northern Texas poker room. “I mostly play at TCH because I get comped a certain number of hours,” she said, referencing one of the perks of being a member at TCH.
For those unfamiliar with Texas poker laws, Klaus was referring to how poker rooms in Texas cannot rake pots due to state regulations. Instead, many rooms operate as membership clubs where players pay a fee to play, a structure that allows TCH to stay compliant with the law. This model is often cheaper for players than the traditional rake-based system.
Securing a six-figure score is a huge accomplishment anywhere, but doing so with the support of friends and coworkers in the room made it even more meaningful for Klaus. “It was the perfect scenario, having all my friends and family there cheering me on,” she said. “TCH is like a family to me.”
Although Klaus still sees herself as more of a recreational player, she may soon have to embrace the label of “pro” if her tournament success continues. With a growing resume and the backing of her poker community, there’s no telling where her poker journey will take her next.
Source: https://www.pokernews.com/news/2025/03/mallory-klaus-texas-card-house-poker-48064.htm
In an exclusive chat with PokerNews, Klaus described her victory as something that “didn’t seem real.” A long-time dealer at TCH Dallas, Klaus has expanded her role in the poker community by managing the livestream at the poker club and acting as an ambassador. She’s also involved with Poker Rx, a poker league in Oklahoma City, and serves as an ambassador for the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS). Furthermore, she holds the position of VP of Marketing and Relations for 3Coin, a brand owned by Randy Sadler, a prominent figure in the poker world known for his appearances on Hustler Casino Live.
A Surprising Tournament Decision
Klaus outlasted 1,943 players in the Title Event at TCH’s Trailblazer Tour earlier this month, bringing her Hendon Mob earnings from a modest $12,000 to a more impressive $224,000. Interestingly, Klaus wasn’t planning to play in the event. She only entered after arriving at the poker room and finding that all cash game seats were filled due to the tournament taking up the space.
It wasn’t a shock to those familiar with Klaus’s skills that she triumphed in such a large field. Randy Sadler, who has worked closely with Klaus and credited her for the success of his business, said he was “not surprised” by her victory. “I’ve been trying to get her to do that,” Sadler, known as “3Coin” on Hustler Casino Live, said. “She’s the best player at any table.”
Klaus typically plays cash games at the $1/$2 and $2/$5 levels and isn’t sure yet how she’ll spend her newfound wealth. She’s planning a trip to Disney World with her son and a European vacation with her father. However, don’t expect her to start taking shots at high-profile events like the World Series of Poker (WSOP), aside from possibly a couple of smaller buy-in tournaments. “I was already on the right track financially before the tournament,” she explained.
Klaus has, however, taken risks in the past. She recalled a time when she put her entire $5,000 bankroll on the line in a $50/$100 mixed game at TCH to fill a seat for a player who hadn’t arrived. She lucked out, tripling up after hitting a full house in less than an hour. Once the player showed up to claim the seat, Klaus decided to leave, which she humorously referred to as “a tip.”
While she may have gotten lucky in that situation, Klaus admits it was an irresponsible move. “I was supposed to play in a tournament at The Lodge that weekend, and I had risked my whole bankroll just before going,” she confessed. “It wasn’t the smartest decision.”
Loyalty to Texas Card House
Klaus has a deep sense of pride in both her work at Texas Card House and her time spent playing in the Northern Texas poker room. “I mostly play at TCH because I get comped a certain number of hours,” she said, referencing one of the perks of being a member at TCH.
For those unfamiliar with Texas poker laws, Klaus was referring to how poker rooms in Texas cannot rake pots due to state regulations. Instead, many rooms operate as membership clubs where players pay a fee to play, a structure that allows TCH to stay compliant with the law. This model is often cheaper for players than the traditional rake-based system.
Securing a six-figure score is a huge accomplishment anywhere, but doing so with the support of friends and coworkers in the room made it even more meaningful for Klaus. “It was the perfect scenario, having all my friends and family there cheering me on,” she said. “TCH is like a family to me.”
Although Klaus still sees herself as more of a recreational player, she may soon have to embrace the label of “pro” if her tournament success continues. With a growing resume and the backing of her poker community, there’s no telling where her poker journey will take her next.
Source: https://www.pokernews.com/news/2025/03/mallory-klaus-texas-card-house-poker-48064.htm
