Rebbecca ScalesThe inaugural $2,500 Women’s High Roller at The Venetian wasn’t just a success — it was a statement. With a six-figure guarantee, over 40,000 livestream views, and a first-class venue, the event set a new standard for what women’s poker can and should look like. This is what happens when media, money, and support align.
Rebbecca ScalesTirza Sanders made history in Las Vegas by winning the inaugural $2,500 LIPS Women in Poker High Roller at The Venetian — claiming three trophies and leading a record-breaking event that’s redefining what’s possible for women in the game. From a six-hour final table to 40,000+ livestream views on Day One alone, this wasn’t just a tournament — it was a breakthrough moment for women’s poker.
WPNThe stage is set at The Venetian as the $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller makes history as the largest of its kind. With record-breaking turnout, elite play, and global attention, this event proves that when women are given the spotlight, they don’t just show up—they elevate the game.
Rebbecca ScalesThe largest Women’s High Roller in history continues today at The Venetian with 39 players left, a record prize pool, and a structure worthy of championship-level play. Day 2 plays to the final 7, with a live-streamed finale set for June 24.
Rebbecca ScalesRuth Hall’s run in the $2,500 Venetian Women’s High Roller carries more than competitive weight. After losing her husband earlier this year, she’s playing this one with heart and purpose. With 168,000 chips and a shot at the final table, Ruth stands not only as a contender but as a symbol of strength, love, and legacy in the game. As she quietly dedicated this run to him, one thing was clear: this one is for you.
Rebbecca ScalesWith a record-breaking prize pool and a star-studded field, the $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller at the Venetian wasn’t just the biggest high roller for women in history—it was a turning point. Powered by Lupe Soto’s decades-long mission and amplified by Women Poker News, this event proved what happens when women are seen, supported, and celebrated on poker’s biggest stages.
WPNThe $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller kicks off June 22 at 12:10 PM at the Venetian Poker Room. As the only High Roller Ladies Event during Ladies Week, it offers a $100K guarantee and a historic chance for women to lead the action—and the spotlight.
Rebbecca ScalesKnown in the poker world as the Poker Queen, Chris Read is a back-to-back LIPS_Tour National Champion, WPA Player of the Year, and global advocate for women in the game. With over $500,000 in earnings and a fourth-place finish at the WPT Ladies Championship, she’s back for the $2,500 Women In Poker High Roller—and ready to make another deep run.
Rebbecca ScalesMichelle Ceglarek may not play full-time, but she plays with full focus. A finance professional and family woman by day, “Michellay” has quietly built a remarkable poker résumé—balancing spreadsheets and chip stacks with equal precision. From private game roots to consistent Florida circuit cashes, she now brings that momentum to the prestigious $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller at the Venetian.
Rebbecca ScalesFrom Team USA triathlons to over 160 poker cashes, Lauren Bunch is the definition of all-in. This June, she takes on the Historic Women in Poker High Roller at the Venetian—with a shot at making the live-streamed final table.
