Thompkins, also known as Lottie Deno (April 21, 1844 – February 9, 1934), was a famous gambler in the US state of Texas during the nineteenth century known for her poker skills as well as her courage.She was born in Kentucky and traveled a great deal in her early adulthood before coming to Texas.
Much of her earlier life and even her real name at birth are a matter of debate among historians, but her fame as a poker-player in the Southwest is not.
According to author Johnny Hughes, "In the late 1800s Texas' most famous poker player was Lottie Deno (a shortened form of 'dinero' - Spanish for money)."