Shattering The Glass Spade
Shattering The Glass Spade
Rebbecca ScalesThere are two kinds of 8 a.m. in Las Vegas. On September 30, Global Gaming Women made room for a third: Elizabeth Smart at G2E, talking about who we are beyond the headline. Here’s why dealers, floor staff and every woman in gaming should know this group exists, and that it’s free to join.
Rebbecca ScalesAt G2E 2026, the CEOs of MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Resorts talked luxury, travel and rising costs, including the now-famous $24 bottle of water. Here’s what their outlook means for women who travel to Las Vegas to play, and how to stretch your budget.
WPNs tens of thousands of gaming professionals gather at The Venetian Expo from September 28 to October 1 for G2E 2026, Women Poker News will be on the ground delivering full, multi-platform coverage… While G2E showcases the macro-shifts across commercial casinos and iGaming, Women Poker News is zooming in on how these developments impact female players, operators, and industry leaders.
Rebbecca ScalesJoin the Women’s Poker Federation and the Hippodrome Casino in London from October 16th to 18th for an electrifying Women’s Weekend Initiative. Featuring a live-streamed cash game, an exclusive bootcamp with special guest Marle Spragg and Kerryjane “KJ” Craigie, and a £20,000 guaranteed Main Event, this historic festival celebrates community, coaching, and competition built by women, for women.
Tatiana FoxThe Malta Poker Festival (MPF) has become one of Europe’s most vibrant poker festivals with a twice‑yearly gathering that brings world‑class competition with the unmistakable charm of Mediterranean lifestyle. Hosted…
WPNIn the high-stakes, pure arena of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, prestige isn’t bought—it’s earned through grueling, deep-stacked survival. Within a record-breaking field of 9,208 entrants, Shanghai’s Congya Zhang has commanded the spotlight, emerging as the “Last Woman Standing.” As she navigates the intense pressure of the final stages, Zhang is not only chasing a career-defining payday that will shatter her previous earnings, but she is also potentially on the verge of making history as the first woman ever to win the Main Event. The poker world is watching, and the entire community is cheering her on as she hunts for the sport’s most coveted prize.
WPNThe Venetian Poker Room has saved the best for last. After two days of battle, seven fierce women have emerged to compete for the $2,500 LIPS Ladies High Roller title, live-streamed today at 1:00 PM PST.
Rebbecca ScalesAs the LIPS High Roller at The Venetian reaches its pivotal Day 2, a field of 43 players remains in contention for the title. With a $150,000 guaranteed prize pool, the competition showcases top global talent and established professionals as they battle for a seat at the final table.
WPNSkye Chen, a software engineer with no prior tournament record, stunned the poker world by winning the 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship. Explore how her background in competitive Mahjong and logical analysis provided the winning edge in this historic, data-driven victory.
Rebbecca ScalesPoker is a universal language, yet it is often tested by noise and division. At Women’s Poker News, we explore why protecting the integrity of our game requires us to look past agendas and treat every player with the dignity they deserve.
