Kathy Liebert biography
Kathy Liebert, known as "PokerKat," was born on October 1, 1967, in Nashville, Tennessee, and began her career as a prop player in Colorado before establishing herself as one of the most significant female competitors in professional poker during the early 2000s. In 2002, she won the Party Poker Million, the first limit poker tournament with a $1 million prize, becoming the first woman to win a seven-figure tournament. She added a WSOP bracelet in 2004 and has surpassed $7 million in career earnings, splitting time between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Downey, California. Liebert was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2010 and was a Poker Hall of Fame nominee in 2022.
Career summary
The first woman to win a seven-figure poker tournament, taking the 2002 Party Poker Million, and a 2004 WSOP bracelet winner with over $7 million in career earnings.
Kathy Liebert poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | WSOP $1,500 Limit Hold'em Shootout | 1st | $110,180 |
| 2002 | Party Poker Million | 1st | $1,000,000+ |
| 2009 | WPT Shooting Stars | 2nd | N/A |
| 2008 | WSOP $10,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em World Championship | 3rd | $306,064 |
| 2005 | WPT Borgata Poker Open | 3rd | N/A |
Verified live tournament earnings: $7,000,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Kathy Liebert playing style
A well-rounded, disciplined tournament veteran whose limit and no-limit hold'em success spans more than two decades.
Cash games
Began her career as a prop player in Colorado before transitioning to tournament poker; limited public data on later cash game play.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Kathy Liebert Net Worth
As of November 2026, Kathy Liebert net worth estimates range from $5 million to $8 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $7M of prize money. 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 Kathy matters
The former Colorado prop player nicknamed "PokerKat" who became the first woman to win a $1 million tournament.
FAQ about Kathy Liebert
What historic feat did Kathy Liebert accomplish in 2002?
She became the first woman to win a seven-figure poker tournament, taking the Party Poker Million.
What is Kathy Liebert's nickname?
"PokerKat."
How much has Kathy Liebert won playing poker?
Kathy Liebert has won $7,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Kathy Liebert have?
Kathy Liebert has won 1 WSOP bracelet.