LAS VEGAS — The Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas are buzzing. After three days of high-stakes play the WSOP $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship, the massive field of 1,475 entrants has been whittled down to a final six.

The late-night broadcast featured a special guest in the booth: poker icon and Women in Poker Hall of Fame inductee Jennifer Tilly. Joining Joe Stapleton, Tilly—herself a winner of this very event in 2005—brought a veteran’s perspective to the call. She didn’t mince words about the final table experience, focusing on the raw reality of the grind. As the hours ticked by, she spoke candidly about the sheer exhaustion that sets in under the studio lights and the intense mental pressure of making high-stakes decisions when fatigue begins to cloud the mind. For these six, the challenge isn’t just the cards; it’s surviving the marathon.

The Powerhouse Leader

Entering today’s finale, Emily Spencer holds the keys to the kingdom. She asserted her presence through Day 3, bagging a massive 10,290,000-chip stack. With nearly a third of all chips in play, she enters the final day with a massive cushion as she eyes the $194,630 top prize.

The Final Six

The Underdog Narrative: Caitlin Comeskey

While Spencer dictates the pace, the grit displayed by Caitlin Comeskey has been the story of the event. Comeskey spent much of Day 3 flirting with elimination, surviving multiple “do-or-die” moments. Her ability to keep her composure as a short-stack and find the perfect spots to double up has been a masterclass in tournament survival. She is the ultimate underdog to watch as play resumes today.

Final Tabled my 1st WSOP event. That’s a Day 4 bag, baby.

Thanks to the best rail in the world.

That’s how I know I’m going to win even tho I’m the shorty. Best rail wins. Xoxo thanks to my friends who showed up for me & loved me loud when I needed it, esp tonight’s captain… pic.twitter.com/PdUNlhTRqN

— Caitlin Comeskey (@CaitlinComeskey) June 28, 2026

A New Chapter

We’re guaranteed a first-time WSOP bracelet winner today. With none of these six finalists having closed out a live WSOP event before, the stakes are sky-high. As they head back to the felt, it’s about who has the stamina to push through the fatigue and seal the deal.

Note: You can watch the final table play out on the Official WSOP YouTube Channel. As this is a broadcast-featured event, please note there is a 30 minute delay on the stream.