WPA – Women Poker News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Who Will Be the Last Woman Standing? $2,500 Seat and WPA Trophy on the Line

Join the WPA at the Charity Series of Poker on June 13 at The Stirling Club in Las Vegas. Enjoy exclusive perks, compete for over $15K in prizes, and support a great cause. Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect time to join the Women’s Poker Association and be part of the action.