[3] In 2000 he entered the World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event for the first time.
Although he did not make it into the money in the 2005 Main Event, he made 4 money finishes in other events, including the $5,000 No Limit Hold-Em tournament won by T. J. Cloutier and the $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha tournament won by Barry Greenstein.
[11] Gardner also made appearances on the Late Night Poker television series.
[14] He finished 3rd at the final table at Poker Million VI winning his biggest prize since the 2002 WSOP, $250,000.
[15] Gardner is engaged to poker player Kerry "Pint Size" Clarke.