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Lily Kiletto is a highly accomplished American professional poker player, businesswoman, and fashion designer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Originally transitioning from a finance background and working as a casino dealer, Kiletto burst onto the international poker scene in the early 2010s by putting on historic performances on the World Poker Tour (WPT). Renowned for her sharp table reads, fierce table presence, and relentless tournament volume, she has established herself as one of the most consistent and recognizable female players in modern poker. In 2026, she remains an elite high-roller threat, recently capturing a major six-figure score in Las Vegas to reinforce her status on the global live circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $1,534,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Lily Kiletto is a regular fixture in the upper echelons of the game, having comfortably crossed the $1 million career milestone. Her career-best live cash came early in her career when she finished 2nd in the 2013 WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open Main Event for $191,880, nearly becoming the first woman to win an open WPT title.
Proving her incredible longevity, Kiletto kicked off 2026 with a massive final table performance, finishing 4th in the $5,000 WPT Las Vegas Spring Festival Championship for a major $151,000 payday. Her sustained high-stakes success across more than a decade of play contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $2 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open Main Event (2nd) | $191,880 |
| 2025 | $3,300 PGT Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza Classic (2nd) | $170,000 |
| 2026 | WPT Las Vegas Spring Festival $5,000 Championship (4th) | $151,000 |
| 2013 | WPT Playground Poker Fall Classic $3,850 Main Event (5th) | $129,543 |
Biography & Poker Background
Lily Kiletto’s path to the upper echelons of poker is uniquely multi-faceted. At 18 years old, while studying finance in college, she took a job as a blackjack dealer to understand the casino landscape from the inside. After two years of dealing, she shifted her creative attention to fashion design, attending the prestigious Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). However, her tactical mind drew her back to the tables, where she began successfully beating high-stakes cash games in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
Deciding to transition her bankroll into the grueling tournament arena, Kiletto achieved instant stardom. In just the third major tournament she ever entered, she made a deep run at the 2013 WPT Lucky Hearts Open, taking home nearly $192,000. Within a single year, she logged three premier final tables, proving her breakout was no fluke. Alongside her poker exploits, she has actively maintained her creative roots as a fashion designer.
In mid-2026, Kiletto added a major television credit to her resume, appearing on the World Poker Tour’s newly debuted cash game production, The Victor, alongside popular internet and live poker personalities.
Play Style & Strategy
Kiletto plays a “fearless, table-controlling, and loose-aggressive” style of No-Limit Hold’em. Drawing on her extensive background in high-stakes cash games, she specializes in deep-stack dynamics where she can maximize pressure on her opponents in post-flop scenarios.
She is highly praised for her exceptional emotional control and psychological awareness, often using her table image to mask incredibly precise, analytical ranges. Kiletto excels at exploiting tight tournament fields, picking up smaller pots uncontested and leveraging fold equity on major final table bubbles. Her ability to consistently outmaneuver fields over multi-day structures has made her one of the most respected veterans on the circuit.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to track Lily’s latest updates as she continues her 2026 campaign and chases her elusive first major title? Check out her official verified profiles here:
Video Highlights:
Derick Elomina discovered poker at 14, playing home games with his high school friends. What began as a pastime quickly grew into a passion that shaped his career. By 21, he entered the poker industry as a field reporter — just old enough to step foot inside the casino. Starting as a hand reporter, he steadily honed his craft, blending sharp observation with growing writing skills. Known for his dedication, he constantly roams the floor to capture the action, conduct interviews, and deliver live updates. With a strong commitment to the game and a passion for telling poker’s stories, Derick continues to build his path in the industry.
