Chris Bigler

Chris Bigler, born on February 11th, 1949 is a Swiss-American professional poker player from Box Elder, South Dakota with over $1.4 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $212,420 came when he finished in 5th place at the 30th WSOP in May 1999. Additionally, he finished in 1st place at the L.A. Poker Classic in February 2003.

Chris Bigler: Live Tournament Participation

Chris Bigler’s first recorded live cash occurred in May 1998 during the Spring Tournament in Bregenz. He finished in 2nd place in a ATS950 Pot Limit Omaha, cashing $2,650.

In May 1999, Chris entered in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – World Championship at the 30th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished in 5th place and secured his biggest live cash of $212,420.

Following this, in February 2003, he joined in a $1,000 + 60 Seven Card Stud Event #19 at the L.A Poker Classic. Chris clinched victory and won $45,630.

During the World Poker Finals in Mashantucket in November 2004, he finished in 2nd place. Chris took part in a PPT No Limit Hold’em Final Day and earned $100,000.

At the L.A Poker Classic in February 2005, he earned a cash prize of $100,000. Chris participated in a PPT No Limit Hold’em and secured 2nd place.

Later in May of that year, he participated in a $2,500 + 100 No Limit Hold’em during the Mirage Poker Showdown in Las Vegas. Chris clinched victory and $160,350 added to his winnings.

Most recently, in March 2022, he competed in a $1,700 No Limit Hold’em Ring Event #11 at the WSOPC in Los Angeles. Chris placed 55th and cashed $2,785.