Jamie Kerstetter biography
Jamie Kerstetter was born in 1983 in Monroe Township, New Jersey. She earned a double major in English and Psychology from Rutgers University before completing a law degree at the University of Michigan and working as a tax attorney, until she was let go from her law firm in 2009 and turned to professional poker full time. She has cashed the WSOP Main Event three times, in 2011, 2016, and 2018, without yet winning a bracelet. Alongside her tournament and cash game play, Kerstetter has built a parallel media career as an ESPN WSOP commentator, a CBS Sports host, and a poker podcast co-host, and plays online under the alias "andthelawwon."
Career summary
Former tax attorney turned professional poker player and TV commentator, known for a colorful media career alongside a decade-plus tournament resume.
Jamie Kerstetter poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Deep Stack Extravaganza $600 Omaha Hi-Lo | 1st | $26,530 |
| 2016 | WSOP Main Event | 325th | $32,130 |
| 2016 | Wynn Summer Classic $1,100 NLHE | 7th | $25,669 |
| 2012 | WPT Borgata Poker Open $3,500 Championship | 12th | $44,937 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $694,286 from 159 cashes.
Jamie Kerstetter playing style
A well-rounded tournament and cash game player recognized as much for sharp on-air analysis as for her table results.
Cash games
Plays live cash games regularly in addition to tournaments; specific stakes and volume are not publicly documented.
Business & sponsorships
Former tax attorney; now works as a poker commentator for ESPN's WSOP broadcasts, a CBS Sports host, and a poker podcast co-host.
Jamie Kerstetter Net Worth
As of November 2026, Jamie Kerstetter net worth estimates range from $500,000 to $1 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $694K of prize money across 159 cashes. 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 Jamie matters
The Rutgers-and-Michigan-Law graduate who was let go from her law firm in 2009 and turned to poker, later becoming a top broadcast commentator.
FAQ about Jamie Kerstetter
What was Jamie Kerstetter's career before poker?
She worked as a tax attorney after earning her law degree from the University of Michigan, until she was let go from her firm in 2009.
What broadcast work has Jamie Kerstetter done?
She has served as an ESPN WSOP commentator, a CBS Sports host, and a poker podcast co-host.
How much has Jamie Kerstetter won playing poker?
Jamie Kerstetter has won $694,286 in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 159.
How many WSOP bracelets does Jamie Kerstetter have?
Jamie Kerstetter has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.