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Congya Zhang: The Last Woman Standing in the 2026 WSOP Main Event

In the high-stakes, pure arena of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, prestige isn’t bought—it’s earned through grueling, deep-stacked survival. Within a record-breaking field of 9,208 entrants, Shanghai’s Congya Zhang has commanded the spotlight, emerging as the “Last Woman Standing.” As she navigates the intense pressure of the final stages, Zhang is not only chasing a career-defining payday that will shatter her previous earnings, but she is also potentially on the verge of making history as the first woman ever to win the Main Event. The poker world is watching, and the entire community is cheering her on as she hunts for the sport’s most coveted prize.

The Best for Last: Watch the LIPS Ladies High Roller Final Table Live Today

The Venetian Poker Room has saved the best for last. After two days of battle, seven fierce women have emerged to compete for the $2,500 LIPS Ladies High Roller title, live-streamed today at 1:00 PM PST.

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.

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.

WSOP Ladies Championship: The Race to the Bracelet Intensifies as Day 2 Begins

The 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship field has narrowed to 338 survivors after a record-breaking Day 1. With a new champion guaranteed, follow the top ten chip leaders and the path to the $194,630 prize as play resumes for Day 2.

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

Kristen Foxen, Women in Poker Hall of Fame Inductee, Wins Sixth WSOP Bracelet and Biggest Career Score

Women in Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Kristen Foxen captured her sixth WSOP bracelet and the largest score of her career, winning the 2026 $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller for $1.77 million.

The Real Poker Girls Of London Are Back — And 2026 Starts With Nick Walsh

After a short hiatus, The Real Poker Girls of London return for 2026 with hosts Kerryjane Craigie and Lydia Cugudda, kicking things off with PokerStars Team Pro Nick Walsh. From Spin & Go strategy to behind-the-scenes insights on poker commentary, this episode blends real talk, real stories, and the personalities shaping the modern game.

Bruno Mars Shut Down the Strip. Vegas Showing Up Was the Real Story

Las Vegas doesn’t shut down the Strip for just anything. But for Bruno Mars Day, it did. In full daylight, with nowhere to hide, the city showed exactly how the spectacle works — from the performers to the people behind it. And when Bruno Mars rolled through in a pink Cadillac, Vegas didn’t just celebrate him. It leaned in.

Holiday Cards — The Poker Kind 🦃

Once the turkey coma hits, our real family tradition begins: the Thanksgiving home game. By the time Grandma casually flips over an ace-high flush, you remember—at this table, she runs the show.