Kristen Biknell Wins Third WSOP Gold Bracelet in Event #44

Kristen Biknell, the ambassador for PartyPoker, won her third WSOP gold bracelet on July 30, 2023, in Event #44. This victory earned her a substantial prize of $356,000. The event, which had 892 entries and a prize pool of $2,118,000, was a significant milestone in her poker career.

Biknell's first WSOP gold bracelet came seven years ago in the Ladies Event. Three years later, she won her second bracelet in a $1,050 event, earning $290,000. Her latest victory in Event #44 further solidifies her status as a top poker player.

Notable players in the tournament included Mike McDonald, who finished 86th, earning $6,000, Linus Lelliger, who finished 80th, earning $7,000, David Peters, who finished 59th, earning $6,700, Mike Lea, who finished 49th, earning $7,500, and Conor Beresford, who finished 30th, earning $8,500. Russian-speaking players also made significant strides, with Vyacheslav Buldygin finishing 11th, earning $22,000, and Pavel Veksler finishing 17th, earning $16,000. In the final, Nikita Kalinin finished 9th and Ilya Anatsky finished 3rd, earning $191,500. The heads-up final saw Kristen Biknell defeat Belarmino Souza from Brazil, securing her victory after an intense match.