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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.

Poker Is A Universal Language: Why Inclusion and Respect Matter

Poker 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.

The Final Table: Six Women Chase History in the 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship

he 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.

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

Will She Do It Again? The Historic Quest of Shiina Okamoto

“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.

Elevating the Game: The LIPS Women in Poker Summer Festival at the Venetian

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.