Kara Scott biography
Kara Scott was born in 1975 in northern Alberta, Canada, and has built her career in the UK and Europe. She started as a sports presenter and producer on Five and became one of the main hosts of Poker Night Live, the face of Sky Poker and the TV host of the 2007/2008 European Poker Tour season. In 2010 she co-hosted the sixth season of High Stakes Poker with Gabe Kaplan, and in 2011 she was ESPN's sideline reporter at the WSOP Main Event.
Scott has proved herself as a player too. She finished 104th in the 2008 WSOP Main Event ($41,816) and 238th in 2009, the only woman to cash in both of those Main Events. In 2009 she finished second in the Irish Open for €312,600, her biggest score. Her live tournament earnings stand at about $665,000.
She joined Team PartyPoker in 2009, left in 2015, and was an 888poker ambassador from 2016 until the end of 2023, hosting 888poker News and the "Heart of Poker" podcast.
Career summary
A Canadian-British poker presenter known from High Stakes Poker and ESPN WSOP coverage, Kara Scott finished second in the 2009 Irish Open and has about $665,000 in live earnings.
Kara Scott poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 17th | $18,700 |
| 2009 | Irish Open Main Event | 2nd | EUR 312,600 |
| 2009 | WSOP Main Event | 238th | $32,963 |
| 2008 | WSOP Main Event | 104th | $41,816 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $664,000+ from 4 cashes.
Kara Scott playing style
Scott is a solid, patient tournament player whose deep runs in the WSOP Main Event show her ability to navigate huge fields.
Business & sponsorships
TV presenter and producer: co-host of High Stakes Poker (Season 6), ESPN sideline reporter at the 2011 WSOP Main Event, host of 888poker News and the "Heart of Poker" podcast; ambassador for PartyPoker (2009-2015) and 888poker (2016-2023).
Why Kara matters
Kara Scott is one of the best-known faces of poker television who also proved herself at the tables, cashing in two WSOP Main Events and finishing runner-up in the Irish Open.
FAQ about Kara Scott
What shows has Kara Scott hosted?
She co-hosted High Stakes Poker (Season 6), was ESPN's sideline reporter at the 2011 WSOP Main Event and hosted 888poker News and the "Heart of Poker" podcast.
What is Kara Scott's biggest poker win?
She finished second in the 2009 Irish Open Main Event for €312,600.
How much has Kara Scott won playing poker?
Kara Scott has won $664,000+ in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 4 WSOP money finishes.
How many WSOP bracelets does Kara Scott have?
Kara Scott has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
