Women Poker News
The Road to the Final Table: 43 Players Remain in the $2,500 LIPS High Roller

As 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.

More Than One Way to Skin a Cat: Skye Chen and the Rise of the Mind-Sport Outsider

Skye 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.

The Final Table: Six Women Chase History in the 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship

he quest for the 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship gold bracelet has reached its climax. After three days of intense competition, only six players remain to battle it out under the lights of the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. With a first-time winner guaranteed and a life-changing score on the line, the tension at the final table is palpable. Here is the current lineup as the final six prepare to make their move for poker immortality.

WSOP Ladies Championship: The Race to the Final Table Heats Up

As the 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship enters a critical Day 3, the field of 48 players is narrowing rapidly. With Aubrey Williams and Shannon Fahey deadlocked for the lead at 1,665,000 chips, the competition is fierce as the remaining contenders return to the felt at Level 21 to battle for the final table.

2026 WSOP: Women are Winning Open Bracelets, and We’re Only Just Getting Started

The 2026 World Series of Poker is fundamentally altering the historical narrative of female participation in the game. For years, the conversation regarding women at the WSOP has been largely siloed within the Ladies Championship. While that event remains a critical space for community and celebration, what we are seeing in 2026 is an aggressive expansion into the most prestigious—and technically demanding—open-field events

WPA Announces 2027 Global Roadmap: Regional POY and London Weekend

The Women’s Poker Association (WPA) is launching a bold new chapter in 2027 with Regional Player of the Year competitions across Europe, Latin America, Canada, and Australasia. From expanding global leaderboards to an exclusive women’s weekend at The Hippodrome Casino London hosted by WPA International Board President Kerryjane Craigie, the WPA is uniting a global collective of female talent to compete, learn, and lead.

Will She Do It Again? The Historic Quest of Shiina Okamoto

“Can She Make History? The Quest for a Three-Peat”
In the high-stakes arena of the World Series of Poker, some legends are born, but few are forged with the sustained dominance of Shiina Okamoto. After a historic back-to-back run that captured consecutive bracelets in 2024 and 2025, Okamoto now stands on the brink of an impossible milestone: becoming the first woman in history to win the Ladies Championship three times.
In poker, they say that to be the best, you have to beat the best. With the 2026 field more stacked than ever, the stage is set for a battle of titans. Will Okamoto secure her third bracelet, or will a new challenger rise to the occasion? Join us as we witness the quest for the ultimate hat trick.