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Cardplayer Lifestyle Named Exclusive WPA Media Partner for 2026 Women’s Poker Week

I’m pleased to announce that Cardplayer Lifestyle has once again partnered with the Women’s Poker Association (WPA) to provide exclusive coverage of “Women’s Poker Week” events this summer. We’ll be covering a number of Ladies Events that will be taking place around Las Vegas.

2026 WPA Women's Week Schedule

WPA President AJ Rudolph said, “It’s time for Summer Camp! The Women’s Poker Association is delighted to partner with Cardplayer Lifestyle for the third year in a row to offer coverage for the women and events in our community that don’t always get the spotlight. Women who play live poker make up less than 5% of the field, but we are growing! There are some amazing players in our community and I love to see them shine. I want to thank our sponsors who continue to support The Women’s Poker Association and women in poker. I look forward to seeing all the friendly faces in this community when I arrive in Vegas at the end of June. It’s my favorite time of year!”

WPA partnership Ladies Poker Week

What to Expect from Our Women’s Poker Week Coverage

Even just a couple years ago, Women’s Poker Week, despite much promotion, had never properly been reported on in-depth. Our partnership with the Women’s Poker Association was forged in order to showcase each of the individual Ladies Events around Las Vegas as well as the wonderful players and venues that help to make Women’s Poker Week such a well-attended series of events each summer. Once again, this year’s coverage will be spearheaded by veteran poker reporter Roxanne Johnson.

Roxanne brings with her an incredible passion for the game. “I had a great time doing this last year and am excited to have this gig again in 2026! It’s a privilege to have a front row seat to watch them compete at the felt! I love covering Ladies events!”

Roxanne Johnson

Roxanne will be wearing the Cardplayer Lifestyle patch and reporting on multiple ladies event’s results, highlight final tables, winners, and some players and interesting stories from the felt. Be sure to follow us on X @PokerLifeMedia and @RoxanneLee321 to keep up-to-date during the tournaments themselves. During Women’s Poker Week, you’ll be able to read her recap of a variety of events on the calendar and share it with all your poker friends and family rooting you on from back home.

Which Women’s Poker Week Events Will We Be Covering?

DateEvent + VenueBuy-in
June 19Orleans Ladies Championship$600
June 20MGM Grand Ladies Championship$250
June 21Golden Nugget LIPS Ladies$300
June 22Wynn Ladies Championship$600
June 23ARIA Ladies Mystery Bounty$800
June 23Horseshoe WSOP Ladies Warm-Up$150
June 24Venetian Ladies Championship$800
June 27South Point LIPS Nevada State Ladies Championship$360
June 28South Point LIPS Omaha Championship$240
July 1Venetian Ladies High Roller (Day 2)$2500

New Women’s Poker Week Sponsors

We’re thankful for the support of the wonderful sponsors who have stepped up to help ensure our Women’s Poker Week media coverage, namely: Texas Card House (Gold Sponsor) as well as Clayton Financial and TaxOctopi Poker, and Epic Poker Training (Supporting Sponsors).

It’s great to connect with companies in the poker industry that demonstrably advocate for the advancement of women in the game, and share Cardplayer Lifestyle’s mission to grow the game and make it more inclusive for everyone!

Women’s Poker Week: Players of the Day Spotlight

At each Women’s Poker Week tournament, Roxanne will be highlighting the story of a designated Player of the Day. If you want to “see your name in lights”, this could be your chance — so keep an eye out for her and don’t be afraid to introduce yourself!

WPA Vice President Christina Black said, “Cardplayer Lifestyle and the Women’s Poker Association share a vision of creating meaningful visibility for women in poker by celebrating their accomplishments, stories, and impact on the game. Through this continued long-term partnership, we are committed to elevating ladies’ events this summer in Las Vegas, highlighting achievements both on and off the felt, and building a stronger platform where women in poker are recognized, supported, and inspired. I’m incredibly excited to meet, cheerlead, and connect with all the amazing women attending.”

Looking forward to seeing you all in Las Vegas for 2026 Women’s Poker Week!

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Robbie Strazynski

Robbie founded Cardplayerlifestyle.com in 2009. A longtime veteran of the poker media corps and past Global Poker Award winner, Robbie has produced a vast portfolio of written and video work, hosted multiple poker podcasts for a decade (Top Pair, Red Chip Poker Podcast, The Orbit, and CardsChat Podcast), and has covered scores of live poker […]

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