When it comes to high-stakes competition, Lauren Bunch doesn’t just show up—she dominates. Whether she’s running down finish lines for Team USA or grinding deep into a poker tournament, Lauren embodies what it means to be a fearless, focused, and fully committed competitor.

A proud resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lauren has quietly built a poker résumé that demands respect. According to Hendonmon, since 2013, she has earned over $272,000 in tournament winnings, cashed  160 times, and claimed five first-place finishes. Her biggest live score came in 2017 at the WSOP Circuit – Choctaw Main Event in Durant, where she finished 18th, out of 890 other players, taking home $13,497 in the $1,675 No Limit Hold’em event.

And this summer, Lauren is stepping onto one of the most iconic stages in women’s poker history.

On June 22, she’ll take her seat in the Historic Women in Poker High Roller Event at the Venetian, joining an elite field of players as part of a groundbreaking moment for women in the game. With the final table set to be live-streamed, fans from around the world will have the chance to witness Lauren’s signature focus, strategy, and grit in action.

But what makes Lauren truly remarkable is how she carries herself away from the table. As a world-class triathlete competing on behalf of Team USA, she trains and performs at the highest level, bringing unmatched discipline, mental toughness, and tenacity to every competition she enters. These aren’t just traits that make her a great athlete—they make her a terrifyingly good poker player.

Lauren credits her husband, Eric Bunch, as her biggest influence in poker. His support helped ignite her love for the game and continues to fuel her success. Like many women, Lauren juggles the ongoing challenge of balancing poker, family, and professional life, all while making it look effortless.

Her most meaningful poker memory?
“The summer series with all the ladies.”
A moment of community, competition, and celebration—a reminder that poker is at its best when it brings people together.

Her advice to women just getting into the game?
“Relax and have fun.” Simple, powerful, and completely on-brand for someone who plays hard—but never forgets to enjoy the ride.

As she prepares to take on this milestone event, we’re proud to spotlight Lauren Bunch—a poker powerhouse, a world-class athlete, and a woman who proves that you don’t have to choose between the felt and the finish line.

We can’t wait to watch her journey unfold on the Venetian stage and cheer her on as she chases history.

Don’t miss the livestream of the final table—this is one moment in women’s poker you’ll want to witness. 

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