Shattering The Glass Spade
Shattering The Glass Spade
Rebbecca ScalesThere are two kinds of 8 a.m. in Las Vegas. On September 30, Global Gaming Women made room for a third: Elizabeth Smart at G2E, talking about who we are beyond the headline. Here’s why dealers, floor staff and every woman in gaming should know this group exists, and that it’s free to join.
Rebbecca ScalesAt G2E 2026, the CEOs of MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Resorts talked luxury, travel and rising costs, including the now-famous $24 bottle of water. Here’s what their outlook means for women who travel to Las Vegas to play, and how to stretch your budget.
WPNIn 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.
WPNThe 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.
Rebbecca ScalesAs the LIPS High Roller at The Venetian reaches its pivotal Day 2, a field of 43 players remains in contention for the title. With a $150,000 guaranteed prize pool, the competition showcases top global talent and established professionals as they battle for a seat at the final table.
WPNSkye 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.
Rebbecca ScalesPoker 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.
Rebbecca Scaleshe 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.
WPNThe 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.
WPNThe 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
