Kristen Foxen: The New Queen of the WSOP Bracelets
Kristen Foxen has carved her name deeper into poker history by extending her lead as the all-time female World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet record holder. On October 24, 2024, she secured her fifth career bracelet by winning a competitive $1,000 buy-in six-max no-limit hold’em event during the 2024 WSOP Online. This impressive win brought her $56,703 in prize money and marked another milestone in her remarkable poker journey.
Dominating the Online Scene
The latest tournament, which attracted a total of 311 entries, was a single-day event that lasted just over nine hours. While full real-name results are still pending from the WSOP, the tournament lobby indicates that the top six finishers all walked away with five-figure paydays. Kristen’s victory in the WSOP Online continues a streak that saw her successful online performances, making her the first female player to achieve this significant milestone in the realm of online poker.
This most recent win is Foxen’s third consecutive online bracelet victory, following her triumph at the 2023 WSOP Online festival, where she topped a field of players in the $888 buy-in Crazy 8’s event. Her journey began in 2020, where she won her first online bracelet by conquering a 892-entry field in a $2,500 no-limit hold’em six-max tournament on GGPoker, earning herself $356,412.
Breaking Records and Setting New Standards
With this latest victory, Foxen expands her tournament accolades, now boasting nearly $9.2 million in career cashes, second only to Vanessa Selbst, who holds record earnings of $10.9 million among female players. Moreover, Foxen’s achievement has placed her ahead in open-event bracelets, as she has now won four, whereas Selbst won three. This record-breaking streak began when she earned her first bracelet in the 2013 WSOP ladies no-limit hold’em championship.
Her other notable win at the WSOP came in 2016 when she triumphed in a $1,500 no-limit hold’em bounty event, further consolidating her position as one of the top female players in the world.
A Family Affair
Adding to this momentous week in the Foxen household, Kristen’s husband, Alex Foxen, also achieved his second career bracelet just days earlier on October 20. He secured victory in a $500 pot-limit Omaha mystery bounty event, further highlighting the couple’s dominance in the poker circuit. As of now, Alex sits three bracelets behind Kristen, indicating an exciting rivalry mixed with familial pride.
Near Miss and Future Aspirations
Earlier this year, Foxen made headlines when she came tantalizingly close to becoming just the second female player to reach a WSOP main event final table. Finishing 12th and pocketing $600,000, she just missed the mark set by Barbara Enright, who placed fifth in 1995. This near victory serves as a testament to her skills and determination, hinting that the future may hold even more opportunities for Foxen to make her mark in poker history.
Summary
Kristen Foxen’s recent victory at the WSOP Online not only adds to her growing list of accomplishments but also cements her reputation as a leading figure in the world of poker. With her impressive career trajectory and the backing of her family, the poker community will undoubtedly be watching closely as she continues to chase further success in future tournaments. As the world of poker evolves, Foxen stands as a beacon of ambition and talent, inspiring many and raising the bar for what female players can achieve at the highest levels of competition.
Card Player will be sharing the full real-name results of the final table as soon as they are available, revealing the details behind one of the most exciting online events of the year.
