Las Vegas witnessed one of those nights that go down in World Series of Poker history not just for the numbers but for the stories they tell. Kristen Foxen, already regarded as the most successful woman in WSOP history prior to the final, conquered the pressure of one of the summer’s toughest fields and secured her sixth gold bracelet in Event #19: $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em. The tournament recorded 345 entries, creating a prize pool of $5,804,500, with Foxen taking home $1,773,083 for her victory.
A Final That Had It All
Foxen entered the final day second in chips behind Galen Hall. Hall had a massive stack and dominated the third day, eliminating a large part of the field and entering the final as a clear chipleader. But Foxen is not one to be fazed by the magnitude of a moment. On the contrary, it’s in these situations that she demonstrates why she ranks among the world’s poker elite.
The final table was stacked with names. Galen Hall, Joey Weissman, Biao Ding, Ignacio Moron, and Czech representative Zdeněk Žížka formed a lineup where finding a weak spot was impossible. However, Foxen navigated crucial spots and showcased a cool head and ability to seize key moments in heads-up against Hall.
A Pivotal Turn: Straight Over Straight
One of the most crucial hands occurred before the closing stages. Hall opened from the button, Foxen defended the big blind, and they got into a huge spot on the board J h 8 c 3 h 9 h 4 c. Hall held a straight with T c 7 s, but Foxen had a higher straight with Q s T h. An all-in on the river secured her a critical double-up, shifting momentum in her favor.
From that moment on, it felt like Foxen had the final under control. While Hall managed to fight back and collect smaller pots, the decisive blow was dealt in a hand with a cinematic finish for the title.
Kristen Foxen has done it again!
— WSOP - World Series of Poker (@WSOP) June 8, 2026
After four grueling days against one of the toughest fields of the summer, Foxen outlasted 345 entries in the $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em, defeating Galen Hall heads-up to win her sixth WSOP gold bracelet and $1,773,083.
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In the tournament's final hand, Foxen cleverly limped with A h A d, prompting Hall from the big blind to shove all-in with A c 4 d. The Canadian pro called almost immediately, and Hall found himself drawing dead by the turn.
With this win, Kristen claimed her sixth WSOP bracelet, elevating her poker legacy even further. Foxen already held the record for the most WSOP bracelets by a woman and has now extended her lead. Furthermore, this was not a title from a smaller or specialized event but from the esteemed 25K High Roller, where the absolute best in the world's tournament poker scene gather.
Final Table Results:
| Position | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1. | Kristen Foxen | Canada | $1,773,083 |
| 2. | Galen Hall | United States | $1,182,050 |
| 3. | Biao Ding | China | $819,050 |
| 4. | Joey Weissman | United States | $577,326 |
| 5. | Ignacio Moron | Spain | $413,389 |
| 6. | Zdeněk Žížka | Czech Republic | $300,942 |
Kristen is often labeled as the greatest female player in history. After this performance, it's becoming increasingly clear that such a title may be too narrow. In a $25,000 buy-in tournament against world-class players, she demonstrated exactly what defines the greatest champions: patience, technical skill, courage in critical moments, and the ability to close a tournament when the opportunity arises. The $1,773,083 prize is not only the largest live cash of her career but also another testament to Kristen’s position as one of the most consistent players on the high-stakes scene.
Sources – WSOP, PokerNews, Photo by: Jess Beck
