Kristen Foxen biography
Kristen Foxen (formerly known professionally as Kristen Bicknell) was born on December 29, 1986, in St. Catharines, Ontario, and grew up playing cards recreationally before discovering online poker in her late teens. She built her reputation as one of the toughest cash-game grinders in the online era, running deep volumes at $1/$2 and $2/$4 no-limit hold'em while earning PokerStars' elite Supernova status three years running.
Inspired in part by watching Jennifer Harman compete at the highest levels of the game, Foxen transitioned her online skill set into a dominant live tournament career, winning her first WSOP bracelet in 2013 and adding five more across the following decade to become the winningest woman in WSOP history. She married fellow high-stakes professional Alex Foxen in April 2022, and the couple are widely regarded as one of the most successful pairs in modern poker.
In December 2024, she was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in recognition of her sustained excellence. As of 2026, her live tournament earnings exceed $18.9 million, placing her first on the all-time women's money list.
Career summary
A former online grinder who rose to become the winningest woman in WSOP bracelet history, with career earnings exceeding $18.9 million.
Kristen Foxen poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,000 High Roller | 1st | $1,773,083 |
| 2025 | PokerGO Cup Event #7 | 1st | $348,300 |
| 2024 | PokerGO Tour Kickoff Event #5 | 1st | $165,000 |
| 2019 | Poker Masters Event | 1st | $408,000 |
| 2016 | WSOP $1,500 Bounty No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $290,768 |
| 2013 | WSOP $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship | 1st | $173,922 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $18,900,000+ from 165+ cashes, plus 6 WSOP bracelets.
Kristen Foxen playing style
A disciplined, high-volume grinder whose deep online cash-game background translates into relentless, technically sound tournament play.
Cash games
Built her bankroll grinding online cash games at $1/$2 to $2/$4 stakes, achieving PokerStars Supernova Elite status from 2011 to 2013 before transitioning to a dominant tournament career.
Business & sponsorships
Signed as a sponsored professional for partypoker from 2018 to 2021 and became a WePoker ambassador in 2025; five-time GPI Female Player of the Year.
Kristen Foxen Net Worth
As of November 2026, Kristen Foxen net worth estimates range from $15 million to $20 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $18.9M of prize money across 165+ 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 Kristen matters
The relentless online grinder turned tournament champion who holds more WSOP bracelets (6) than any woman in poker history.
FAQ about Kristen Foxen
How many WSOP bracelets has Kristen Foxen won?
Six, the most of any woman in World Series of Poker history.
Is Kristen Foxen related to poker pro Alex Foxen?
Yes, the two married in April 2022 and are both accomplished high-stakes professionals.
How much has Kristen Foxen won playing poker?
Kristen Foxen has won $18,900,000+ in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 165+.