Roxanne Johnson

Roxanne is a passionate Canadian poker player who embraces every opportunity to play and study the game. Drawn to the strategy and depth of poker, Roxanne thrives on the fact that the learning never ends. Her love for cards began early, thanks to her grandfather, who taught her a wide variety of games.

After retiring from her role as a court liaison with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Roxanne dove headfirst into poker education, studying intensively through PokerCoaching.com. She paid for a trip to Europe with her online poker winnings and got invited to participate in a PokerStars Women’s Bootcamp. That led to the chance to play in a special tournament in Prague where, after getting training from Jennifer Shahade and Georgina James, Roxanne earned a Platinum Pass to the Bahamas to play in the $25,000 PokerStars Players No-Limit Hold’em Championship.

Since 2023, Roxanne has worked as a live reporter for PokerNews at the WSOP in Las Vegas each summer. Inspired by growing interest from local women, she also began teaching poker in her hometown, empowering new players while sharpening her skills.

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Women’s Poker Week 2026: Venetian Ladies High Roller Wraps Up the Summer

By Roxanne Johnson

July 03, 2026

On Wednesday, July 2nd, the Venetian poker room hosted their $2500 Ladies High Roller, as part of Women’s Poker Week 2026, with Daria Krashennikova winning.

Women’s Poker Week 2026: South Point Omaha 8 Championship Smashing Success

By Roxanne Johnson

June 29, 2026

Another day of exciting poker rolled out as Cardplayer Lifestyle’s coverage of Women’s Poker Week 2026 continued at South Point Casino. The $240 LIPS Omaha 8 Championship was a smashing success. The Women’s Poker Association and LIPS Ladies International Poker Series were on hand to congratulate the winners with swag bags and the winners’ trophies. […]

Women’s Poker Week 2026: Amy Houghtling Champions South Point Event

By Roxanne Johnson

June 28, 2026

Recapping the $360 South point LIPS Nevada State Ladies Championship, which took place as part of Women’s Poker Week 2026, with Amy Houghtling winning.

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Women’s Poker Week 2026: Emotional Win For Amber Sullivan At The Venetian

By Roxanne Johnson

June 25, 2026

On Wednesday, June 24th, the Venetian poker room hosted their $800 Ladies Championship, as part of Women’s Poker Week 2026, with Amber Sullivan winning.

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Women’s Poker Week 2026: Aria Ladies Mystery Bounty Tournament a Roaring Success

By Roxanne Johnson

June 24, 2026

On Tuesday, June 23rd, the Aria poker room hosted their $800 Ladies Mystery Bounty event, as part of Women’s Poker Week 2026, with a $150K guarantee.

Women’s Poker Week 2026: Wynn Ladies No Limit Hold’em; Amanda Baker Is On Fire

By Roxanne Johnson

June 23, 2026

On Monday, June 22nd, the Wynn Las Vegas poker room hosted their $600 NLH Ladies event as part of Women’s Poker Week 2026, with Amanda Baker winning.

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Women’s Poker Week 2026: The Golden Nugget Green Tea Shots For All

By Roxanne Johnson

June 22, 2026

On Sunday, June 21st, the Golden Nugget poker room hosted their $300 NLH Ladies event, as part of Women’s Poker Week 2026, with a trio of winners chopping.

Women’s Poker Week 2026: Nicole Turner Wins MGM Grand Ladies No-Limit Hold’em

By Roxanne Johnson

June 21, 2026

On Saturday, June 20th, the MGM Grand poker room hosted their $250 Ladies No Limit Hold’em, as part of Women’s Poker Week 2026, with Nicole Turner winning.

Women’s Poker Week 2026: Women Shine at The Orleans Ladies Championship

By Roxanne Johnson

June 20, 2026

On Friday, June 19th, the Orleans poker room hosted their $600 Ladies Championship, as part of Women’s Poker Week 2026, with Fatima Nanji winning.

2025 Women’s Poker Week: $360 Poker League of Nations $40,000 GTD Ladies-Only Crystal Cup Championship

By Roxanne Johnson

July 01, 2025

Capping off our 2025 Women’s Poker Week coverage with results from the PLON $40K GTD Ladies Event at Resorts World Las Vegas and an overall coverage roundup.

2025 Women’s Poker Week: LIPS National Championship at South Point, Moneymaker Ladies Tour at MGM Grand

By Roxanne Johnson

June 30, 2025

2025 Women’s Poker Week continues with our coverage of the Moneymaker Ladies NLH event at MGM Grand and the LIPS National Championship at South Point Casino.

2025 Women’s Poker Week: WSOP Ladies Championship

By Roxanne Johnson

June 27, 2025

As part of our 2025 Women’s Poker Week coverage, in partnership with the Women’s Poker Association, we recap of Day 1 of the 2025 WSOP Ladies Championship.