Gisela Staton

Gisela Staton is an American poker player based in San Jose, California. She competes primarily in live tournament events across the United States and has accumulated four World Series of Poker (WSOP) cashes. Her tournament résumé includes a mix of WSOP Circuit events and standalone series, with a total live earnings of just under $19,000 according to available records.

Staton captured her first recorded tournament title in October 2022 at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Pinktober Poker Open. She entered Event #12 – a $250 Seniors 50+ No-Limit Hold'em tournament with a $10,000 guarantee. The field drew 121 entries, and Staton emerged victorious to claim the outright win and a prize of $6,435. The final table included 2021 Pinktober champion Steve Trizis, who finished fifth.

Staton’s deepest WSOP run came in the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event. She finished 1,113th out of 8,569 entrants, earning $15,000 – her largest single cash to date. That result accounts for the majority of her WSOP earnings.

In addition, she cashed twice in WSOP Circuit events at Thunder Valley Casino in 2022 and 2024. Her WSOP Circuit results include:

• October 2022: WSOPC Thunder Valley Event #9: $400 Monster Stack – 17th place for $1,181
• January 2024: WSOPC Thunder Valley Event #3: $600 No-Limit Hold'em – 16th place for $2,260
• February 2025: WSOPC Graton Casino Event #4: $250 No-Limit Hold'em – 48th place for $553

Public information on Staton’s specific playing style is limited. Based on her tournament results, she appears to be a solid, experienced player who performs well in deep-field events, particularly in seniors and low-to-mid buy-in tournaments. Her win at the Pinktober Seniors event suggests a strong ability to navigate a final table under pressure.

Gisela Staton represents the competitive spirit of the many professional and semi-professional players who travel the circuit, building steady results without necessarily chasing the spotlight. Her 2019 Main Event cash and a title at a respected regional series demonstrate that consistent tournament play can yield meaningful achievements.