Women Poker News
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.

The $2,500 Women’s High Roller at The Venetian Proves One Thing: Women in Poker Are Just Getting Started

The 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.

Day 2 Begins at the $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller: 39 Players Remain in a Record-Setting Field

The 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.

Ruth Hall’s Ladies Week Run Comes with a Personal Dedication

Ruth 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.

History Made: The LIPS Women in Poker High Roller Becomes the Largest High Roller Event for Women

With 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.

Tomorrow’s the Day: Women in Poker High Roller Kicks Off at the Venetian

The $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.

Jennifer Dennis aka PokerinHD — Triple the Life, Triple the Grit

Jennifer Dennis—known online as PokerinHD—is a mother of triplets, a WSOP breakout star, and now a contender in the $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller. From home games in Norman, Oklahoma to six-figure finishes on the biggest stage, she’s proving that grit, patience, and real-life experience are unbeatable skills at the table.

Tina Stafford aka Pkrqt — A Veteran Voice for Women in the Game

Tina Stafford, known as Pkrqt, has been a dedicated voice in women’s poker for over two decades. As a WPA Advocate and lifelong supporter of women in the game, she continues to lead with presence, purpose, and quiet strength. This June, she takes her seat at the $2,500 Women’s High Roller at the Venetian—reminding us all what it means to show up, play big, and stay true.