Women Poker News
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.