Maria Stern is a World Series of Poker winner, having won a 1997 Stud title, making the Max and Maria Stern the only married couple to have won World Series bracelets the same year.

Maria Stern began playing poker in 1991 after traveling for years to various poker tournaments with her husband.
Her favorite game is Seven-card stud but she is also an accomplished Texas hold 'em player, as well as different split games.

As of 2011, her total live tournament winnings exceed $500,000.