Kitty Kuo biography
Kitty Kuo, born Hui-Chen Kuo on August 31, 1983, in Taipei, Taiwan, studied electrical engineering and attended the University of Southern California before turning to poker. She recorded her first live cash at APPT Macau in 2007.
Two years later she won the 2009 PokerStars Macau Poker Cup Main Event for about $71,900. She went on to finish third at the 2014 Hollywood Poker Open ($142,158), sixth in the 2016 Aussie Millions (A$270,000) and second in the 2018 WPT Tournament of Champions ($248,380). In 2021 she won the Asian Poker Tour Taiwan Main Event on home soil, and in 2023 she posted her biggest score, fourth place in the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open for $480,763.
Over her career she has made 29 WSOP cashes, four WPT final tables and 12 EPT cashes, with more than $3.6 million in live tournament earnings. She lives in Las Vegas.
Career summary
Taiwanese pro Kitty Kuo has over $3.6 million in live earnings, an APT Taiwan Main Event title and a runner-up finish in the WPT Tournament of Champions.
Kitty Kuo poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | APT Taiwan Main Event | 1st | Undisclosed |
| 2009 | PokerStars Macau Poker Cup Main Event | 1st | $71,900 |
| 2023 | Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open | 4th | $480,763 |
| 2018 | WPT Tournament of Champions | 2nd | $248,380 |
| 2016 | Aussie Millions | 6th | A$270,000 |
| 2014 | Hollywood Poker Open | 3rd | $142,158 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $3,600,000+ from 29 cashes.
Kitty Kuo playing style
Kuo is a patient, technically solid tournament player who has proved she can go deep in large international fields, from the Aussie Millions to the WPT.
Business & sponsorships
Studied electrical engineering and attended the University of Southern California; based in Las Vegas.
Why Kitty matters
Kitty Kuo is one of Taiwan's most successful poker players, with deep runs on the WSOP, WPT and EPT and a home-country APT Main Event title.
FAQ about Kitty Kuo
Where is Kitty Kuo from?
She was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and now lives in Las Vegas.
What is Kitty Kuo's biggest poker result?
Fourth place in the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open for $480,763.
How much has Kitty Kuo won playing poker?
Kitty Kuo has won $3,600,000+ in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 29 WSOP, 12 WPT and 12 EPT money finishes.
How many WSOP bracelets does Kitty Kuo have?
Kitty Kuo has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
