Shattering The Glass Spade
Shattering The Glass Spade
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rebbecca Scaleshe 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.
Rebbecca ScalesThe 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.
Rebbecca Scales“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.
The LIPS Women in Poker Summer Festival has transformed from a grassroots effort into a premier Las Vegas marquee event. As the festival reaches its most prestigious phase—featuring the $800 LIPS Ladies Championship and the highly anticipated $2,500 LIPS Ladies High Roller—the momentum from last year’s record-breaking, livestreamed success continues to shatter boundaries. With a $150,000 guarantee on the line, there is still time to secure your seat through the upcoming Milestone Satty qualifiers and join the historic quest for the championship title.
Rebbecca ScalesLadies Week in Las Vegas is in full swing as the city shifts into a different rhythm, with women gathering across tournaments, meetups, and side events that have turned this stretch of the summer into a growing tradition in poker. At the center of it all is the WSOP Ladies Championship, the long-running $1,000 bracelet event that continues to anchor the week, while the WSOP Ladies Warm Up once again opens the action and signals the start of tournament play inside the series.
The LIPS Tour Women in Poker Summer Festival kicks off at Golden Nugget as Ladies Week continues across Las Vegas. With events spanning nearly two weeks, players can compete, connect, and celebrate the growth of women’s poker. Learn how the Women’s Poker Association (WPA), the largest international women’s poker organization in the world, is helping bring the community together while The Real Poker Girls of Las Vegas highlights the excitement surrounding this year’s festivities.
