Amanda Leatherman biography
Amanda Leatherman was born on August 7, 1984, in California and began her career far from the poker felt, working as a flight attendant and taking on small acting roles, including an appearance in the film "Detention." She entered the poker world in 2006 as a reporter for Pokerwire, covering tournament stops like the Heartland Poker Tour and North American Poker Tour before rising to become a well-known on-camera personality.
Her biggest media break came as host of PokerStars' "The Big Game" from 2010 to 2012, where she first crossed paths with Daniel Negreanu during a taping. The two briefly dated in 2010, went their separate ways, and reconnected years later, ultimately marrying in Los Angeles in May 2019.
Since then, Leatherman has remained a visible figure in the poker world as a broadcaster, radio and podcast host, and occasional recreational player, more often seen supporting Negreanu's high-stakes streams than competing in tournaments herself.
Career summary
A veteran poker broadcaster and on-camera host best known for anchoring PokerStars' "The Big Game," with a media career spanning nearly two decades and only a handful of tracked personal tournament cashes.
Amanda Leatherman poker winnings
No significant tracked tournament cashes; career built primarily around poker broadcasting, hosting, and media work rather than competitive results.
Amanda Leatherman playing style
Plays primarily for fun and social content rather than as a grinding professional, favoring relaxed recreational cash sessions over competitive tournament play.
Cash games
Plays recreationally in cash games alongside her husband Daniel Negreanu, but is not a tracked professional grinder.
Business & sponsorships
Poker media host, on-camera personality, and former flight attendant; built her career covering the game before becoming one of its most recognizable off-felt personalities.
Amanda Leatherman Net Worth
As of November 2026, Amanda Leatherman net worth estimates range from $1 million to $5 million.
Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Amanda matters
Poker's best-known media face turned insider, having gone from interviewing the game's biggest stars to marrying one of them.
FAQ about Amanda Leatherman
How did Amanda Leatherman and Daniel Negreanu meet?
They met in 2010 while Leatherman was hosting PokerStars' "The Big Game," a televised cash game series that put her in the same room as Negreanu; the two dated briefly, drifted apart, and reconnected years later before marrying in 2019.
Does Amanda Leatherman play poker professionally?
No - despite two decades immersed in the poker industry as a reporter and host, she has only a couple of tracked tournament cashes and is best known for her media career rather than competitive results.
How many WSOP bracelets does Amanda Leatherman have?
Amanda Leatherman has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.