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Chris Klodnicki is an American professional poker player and two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner recognized for his elite technical proficiency across both No-Limit Hold’em and Mixed Game formats. A mainstay of the high-stakes circuit for over 15 years, he is widely regarded as one of the most consistent performers in the game, with a career defined by massive scores in some of poker’s most prestigious events.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $11,265,000, Klodnicki ranks among the top 70 players on the United States All-Time Money List. His career-best live score of $2,985,495 was achieved with a runner-up finish in the 2013 WSOP $111,111 One Drop High Roller.
Klodnicki is a two-time WSOP bracelet winner, capturing his first in the 2017 $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event and his second in the 2023 $10,000 Secret Bounty for $733,317. He has remained highly competitive through the 2025 and early 2026 seasons, recently finishing 4th in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $10,000 8-Game Mix for $90,100. His sustained success in high-roller fields and major festivals contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $12 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born on May 11, 1985, in Voorhees, New Jersey, Klodnicki discovered poker during the height of the “Moneymaker” boom. He initially honed his skills as a prolific online grinder under the moniker “SLOPPYKLOD,” accumulating over $2.5 million in online winnings.
His live breakout occurred at the 2008 WSOP, where he finished 12th in the Main Event for over $591,000. Now residing in La Jolla, California, Klodnicki has transitioned from an online specialist to a complete live professional, frequently competing in elite events like the PokerGO Tour (PGT) and high-stakes Mixed Game championships across Las Vegas and international stops.
Play Style & Strategy
Klodnicki is renowned for a “highly disciplined, technical, and versatile” play style. While many players specialize in a single variant, his strategy is anchored in a deep understanding of Mixed Games, allowing him to excel in high-stakes 8-Game and Triple Draw formats where he frequently navigates elite fields.
His approach is characterized by exceptional ICM awareness and a calculated, low-variance style that prioritizes mathematical precision over reckless aggression. This adaptability, being able to switch fluidly between the exploitative adjustments needed for large-field bounty tournaments and the GTO-heavy requirements of Super High Rollers, remains the hallmark of his longevity in the professional circuit.
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