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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.

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.

WPA Announces 2027 Global Roadmap: Regional POY and London Weekend

The 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.

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.

WSOP Ladies Warm-Up: The Opening Note of Women’s Poker at the WSOP

Ladies 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.

LIPS Tour Women in Poker Summer Festival Kicks Off at Golden Nugget

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.