In its second year, the Women In Poker Series (WIP) has become an essential part of the Ladies’ Winter Festival, showcasing the incredible talent of female poker players. This thrilling tournament occurred in the luxury poker room at Resorts World in Las Vegas. It attracted several notable players, including Katie Kopp, Veronica Brill, Ashley Frank (Poker Face Ash), WPT Commentator and Poker Power Director of Education AJ Rudolph, and Poker Legend and Hall of Fame Member Barbara Enright.  These ladies are known for their exceptional skills on and off the felt.

Among the impressive competitors, Diane Cooley from Alpharetta, Georgia, emerged as this year’s champion, solidifying her remarkable track record. With a lifetime live cash of $36,269, Diane’s victory in the WIP tournament added an impressive $9,627 to her winnings. Her pocket 7♠ 7♦ ‘s held up and secured her the coveted title of WIP Champion, along with the prestigious WIP trophy and the Women Poker Association Trophy.

Final Table: Sarah Watch, Diane Cooley, Anna Segura, Ruth Graham Barbara Enright, Jennifer Jones, Jeri Polen, Lee Ann Allan, Svetlana Gromenkova