Caitlyn Arnwine (Caitlyn Cobb/Amanda Gordon)
@queenfive.bsky.social
From homelessness To Associates; Mom, Poker 👑, Singer, Songwriter, Activist. I play poker and work with nonprofits. If I can do it- You Can Too!
(I post about poker, Black History, civil rights, issues affecting those without housing, and the like.)
(I post about poker, Black History, civil rights, issues affecting those without housing, and the like.)
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As I reflect on busting out of the ME, I have to remind myself how lucky I am: 10 years ago, I was homeless, pressing charges against someone for seriously hurting me- & today I played in a $10,000 buy in event, completely safe.🩷 We'll study hard & next year, come back w a vengeance #PokerSky
Happy Pride Month!
Happy Black Music Month!
Happy Black Music Month!
June 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Happy Pride Month!
Happy Black Music Month!
Happy Black Music Month!
I love this community- and I'm so grateful for every one of you
June 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I love this community- and I'm so grateful for every one of you
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Just listened to this on Thursday. It was tinged by more than a little sadness given that the Voting Rights Act was eviscerated. However it was comforting to know someone is educating kids on our civics, history, struggle, and is clever enough to name the heroes of her story by the acronym ‘VRA.’
May 2, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Just listened to this on Thursday. It was tinged by more than a little sadness given that the Voting Rights Act was eviscerated. However it was comforting to know someone is educating kids on our civics, history, struggle, and is clever enough to name the heroes of her story by the acronym ‘VRA.’
Thank you Justin Arnwine, and my entire family and God, for a perfect Mother's Day yesterday 🩷
May 11, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Thank you Justin Arnwine, and my entire family and God, for a perfect Mother's Day yesterday 🩷
Just awful. Imagine being in the 12TH HOUR of labor and suddenly you're before a judge deciding if you can continue or not. abcnews.visitlink.me/90y8Ym
April 30, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Just awful. Imagine being in the 12TH HOUR of labor and suddenly you're before a judge deciding if you can continue or not. abcnews.visitlink.me/90y8Ym
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We've got @queenfive.bsky.social back for another Thinking Poker Podcast. Special guest cameo by her infant daughter!
www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/04/epis...
www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/04/epis...
Episode 496: History Detectives with Caitlyn Arnwine - Thinking Poker
Organizer, advocate, and poker pro Caityln Arnwine (and her infant daughter Imani) speaks with Carlos and Andrew about parenthood, poker plans, Black History
www.thinkingpoker.net
April 29, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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We've got @queenfive.bsky.social back for another Thinking Poker Podcast. Special guest cameo by her infant daughter!
www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/04/epis...
www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/04/epis...
Episode 496: History Detectives with Caitlyn Arnwine - Thinking Poker
Organizer, advocate, and poker pro Caityln Arnwine (and her infant daughter Imani) speaks with Carlos and Andrew about parenthood, poker plans, Black History
www.thinkingpoker.net
April 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM
We've got @queenfive.bsky.social back for another Thinking Poker Podcast. Special guest cameo by her infant daughter!
www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/04/epis...
www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/04/epis...
Our bodies are amazing!
April 11, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Our bodies are amazing!
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Is she getting any sleep? Is Justin?
March 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Is she getting any sleep? Is Justin?
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Were you ever tempted to grab your belly and wince in clear pain, and when the villain folded stand up, windmill the bluff, and bellow “Braxton Hicks!”
March 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Were you ever tempted to grab your belly and wince in clear pain, and when the villain folded stand up, windmill the bluff, and bellow “Braxton Hicks!”
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Did being pregnant (assuming live) change the misogyny at the table or the manner in which people played against you. Did you develop exploits because of how people approached you.
March 19, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Did being pregnant (assuming live) change the misogyny at the table or the manner in which people played against you. Did you develop exploits because of how people approached you.
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We're interviewing @queenfive.bsky.social this afternoon, about being a Mom of a 1 month old, her poker plans as a new Mom, playing poker 9 months pregnant, etc. The floor is open - what would you like us to ask?
March 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
We're interviewing @queenfive.bsky.social this afternoon, about being a Mom of a 1 month old, her poker plans as a new Mom, playing poker 9 months pregnant, etc. The floor is open - what would you like us to ask?
I'll be recording my episode on the Thinking Poker podcast on Thursday, 3/19. What questions do you want me to answer? About poker, being a Mom of a 1 month old (she will be 1 month on the 19th!), what my poker plans are as a new Mom, playing poker 9 months pregnant, etc- the floor is open!
March 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I'll be recording my episode on the Thinking Poker podcast on Thursday, 3/19. What questions do you want me to answer? About poker, being a Mom of a 1 month old (she will be 1 month on the 19th!), what my poker plans are as a new Mom, playing poker 9 months pregnant, etc- the floor is open!
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Big (but not Beautiful) changes to tax write-offs for American poker players and gamblers this year. Russ Fox joins us to discuss on Episode 492 of the Thinking Poker Podcast:
www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/01/epis...
(s/o @queenfive.bsky.social for suggesting and arranging this interview)
www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/01/epis...
(s/o @queenfive.bsky.social for suggesting and arranging this interview)
Episode 492: Russ Fox - Thinking Poker
Russ Fox joins the show after a thirteen-year hiatus to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill's disastrous change to how gambling losses are taxed. And what you can
www.thinkingpoker.net
January 26, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Big (but not Beautiful) changes to tax write-offs for American poker players and gamblers this year. Russ Fox joins us to discuss on Episode 492 of the Thinking Poker Podcast:
www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/01/epis...
(s/o @queenfive.bsky.social for suggesting and arranging this interview)
www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/01/epis...
(s/o @queenfive.bsky.social for suggesting and arranging this interview)
You and your family are invited!
Baby Registry: My.BabyList.com/Caitlyn-Arnwine *Imani Vera Joy Arnwine is due February 15th 🥳*
Registration requirsd for the virtual Zoom baby shower virtually on Sat, Sept 7th, 3:00p-4:30p ET. Virtual Zoom space may be limited: tinyurl.com/ArnwineBabyS...
Baby Registry: My.BabyList.com/Caitlyn-Arnwine *Imani Vera Joy Arnwine is due February 15th 🥳*
Registration requirsd for the virtual Zoom baby shower virtually on Sat, Sept 7th, 3:00p-4:30p ET. Virtual Zoom space may be limited: tinyurl.com/ArnwineBabyS...
February 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
You and your family are invited!
Baby Registry: My.BabyList.com/Caitlyn-Arnwine *Imani Vera Joy Arnwine is due February 15th 🥳*
Registration requirsd for the virtual Zoom baby shower virtually on Sat, Sept 7th, 3:00p-4:30p ET. Virtual Zoom space may be limited: tinyurl.com/ArnwineBabyS...
Baby Registry: My.BabyList.com/Caitlyn-Arnwine *Imani Vera Joy Arnwine is due February 15th 🥳*
Registration requirsd for the virtual Zoom baby shower virtually on Sat, Sept 7th, 3:00p-4:30p ET. Virtual Zoom space may be limited: tinyurl.com/ArnwineBabyS...
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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
January 19, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
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Get / Pre-order the book: geni.us/ThinkingSide...
Thinking Sideways
Essential life lessons from the world of chess—from making smarter choices to building focus and confidence—from a former U.S. champion.Chess is th...
geni.us
January 19, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Get / Pre-order the book: geni.us/ThinkingSide...
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More details/signup: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-signi...
Book Signing and Simul with WGM Jennifer Shahade (book included)
Meet and play with WGM Jennifer Shahade in a 960 Simul and get your very own copy of her new booked signed!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 5:36 PM
More details/signup: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-signi...
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Next month, I'm in London for the UK launch of Thinking Sideways: How to Think Like a Chessplayer and Win at Life.
On Friday the 13th 😱, I'll give a 960 Chess Simul and signing with the delightful @yasqueenchessclub.bsky.social 👑
On Friday the 13th 😱, I'll give a 960 Chess Simul and signing with the delightful @yasqueenchessclub.bsky.social 👑
January 19, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Next month, I'm in London for the UK launch of Thinking Sideways: How to Think Like a Chessplayer and Win at Life.
On Friday the 13th 😱, I'll give a 960 Chess Simul and signing with the delightful @yasqueenchessclub.bsky.social 👑
On Friday the 13th 😱, I'll give a 960 Chess Simul and signing with the delightful @yasqueenchessclub.bsky.social 👑
#TransparentPoker Last night, officially 35 Weeks 🤰🏾, we lost the Milestone Satty to the @BorgataPoker ME. We're now back home.
-$420 to My Backers #PokerSky
-$420 to My Backers #PokerSky
January 12, 2026 at 8:39 PM
#TransparentPoker Last night, officially 35 Weeks 🤰🏾, we lost the Milestone Satty to the @BorgataPoker ME. We're now back home.
-$420 to My Backers #PokerSky
-$420 to My Backers #PokerSky
#TransparentPoker Busted 4 flights of the $600 Buy In $2Mil Gaurantee at Borgata.
- $2,400 to My Backers
- $2,400 to My Backers
January 10, 2026 at 3:50 AM
#TransparentPoker Busted 4 flights of the $600 Buy In $2Mil Gaurantee at Borgata.
- $2,400 to My Backers
- $2,400 to My Backers
Playing the Borgata $600 Buy In $2mil Gaurantee today 💕
January 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Playing the Borgata $600 Buy In $2mil Gaurantee today 💕
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📕 Let's do a book giveaway!
Win a copy of 'The Professor, The Banker, and the Suicide King' by Michael Craig.
Last year was 20th anniversary, and I interviewed author for PokerNews.
Simply watch the video and comment "BOOK" in the comments, and you'll be entered to win ⬇️
youtu.be/a37jbUssBms?...
Win a copy of 'The Professor, The Banker, and the Suicide King' by Michael Craig.
Last year was 20th anniversary, and I interviewed author for PokerNews.
Simply watch the video and comment "BOOK" in the comments, and you'll be entered to win ⬇️
youtu.be/a37jbUssBms?...
January 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
📕 Let's do a book giveaway!
Win a copy of 'The Professor, The Banker, and the Suicide King' by Michael Craig.
Last year was 20th anniversary, and I interviewed author for PokerNews.
Simply watch the video and comment "BOOK" in the comments, and you'll be entered to win ⬇️
youtu.be/a37jbUssBms?...
Win a copy of 'The Professor, The Banker, and the Suicide King' by Michael Craig.
Last year was 20th anniversary, and I interviewed author for PokerNews.
Simply watch the video and comment "BOOK" in the comments, and you'll be entered to win ⬇️
youtu.be/a37jbUssBms?...
Omgsh this Black History Project this year is going to be SO FUN. In honor of my soon-to-be daughter (10 weeks away now!), I'll be focusing on children and teaching the Constitution for its 250th Anniversary. So, the stories will be readable and appropriate for children 🥳
December 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Omgsh this Black History Project this year is going to be SO FUN. In honor of my soon-to-be daughter (10 weeks away now!), I'll be focusing on children and teaching the Constitution for its 250th Anniversary. So, the stories will be readable and appropriate for children 🥳