Krista Gifford is an American poker player from Chicago, Illinois, and one of the most prolific tournament grinders on the US domestic circuit. With over 270 recorded cashes spanning live and online events, three WSOP Circuit rings, and decades of consistent results across the World Series of Poker and regional US stops, Gifford has built one of the most durable records of any player operating at the mid-stakes grinder level.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of $98,277 across 224 recorded live cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Gifford’s overall earnings figure rises substantially when online results are included, with WSOP.com tracking over $847,546 in total earnings across 243 cashes and three Circuit rings. Her most recent recorded cash came in June 2025.

Her three WSOP Circuit rings represent the highlights of her competitive career, with 42 WSOP final table appearances underlining the consistency she has maintained across a long playing career.

Biography & Poker Background

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Gifford is a long-standing fixture on the US tournament circuit who has competed across an extraordinary volume of events over the course of her career. Her 270-plus recorded cashes - spread across live and online formats - place her among the most active tournament players in the country, and her three Circuit rings confirm her ability to win when deep runs convert to final tables.
Her playing career spans the WSOP Circuit extensively, as well as the Mid-States Poker Tour and a range of regional and national stops. She continues to compete regularly, with her most recent results coming in 2025.

Play Style & Strategy

Gifford is a tournament specialist whose record speaks to patience, discipline, and exceptional volume management. Making the money as consistently as her cash count suggests requires a strong understanding of stack management, ICM, and the ability to adjust to wildly varying field sizes and structures across dozens of events per year. Her three Circuit wins demonstrate she is equally capable of converting deep runs into titles when the opportunity arises.

Social Media & Online Presence

• The Hendon Mob Profile
• WSOP Official Profile