Women Poker News
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.

Tirza Sanders Wins the Inaugural LIPS Women in Poker High Roller — and Takes Home Three Trophies

Tirza 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.

Chris Read: The “Poker Queen” Returns for the High Roller

Known 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.