Ever so slowly, we are seeing more and more women take up poker and show up at the tables. Following the paths of trailblazers like Maria Ho and Kristen Bicknell, it’s great to see the tide slowly turning and a boosted demographic representation for women at the felt.
Top 5 Reasons Why the 2020 WSOP Online Has Been a Success Thus Far
The 2020 WSOP Online Summer Series is unlike any previous World Series of Poker and while it has certainly had its challenges, there have been a lot of positives going for it, too.
In this op-ed, Calum Grant lists his top five reasons why the 2020 WSOP Online has been a success, including increased accessibility, Ryan Depaulo, and more.
WPA Celebrates Women in Poker with Virtual Ladies Week, Excellence Awards
Ruth Hall was honored as the 2019 Women’s Poker Association Player of the Year, and close two two dozen honorees received awards of merit during the WPA virtual gala, held last month.
Here’s a recap of the ceremony’s highlights, as well as the other goings-on during the WPA’s virtual Ladies Week celebrations.
Get to Know the Poker Media: Soula Tsoumbaras
We welcome Soula Tsoumbaras as the latest interviewee in our ongoing Get to Know the Poker Media series. Learn all about her passion for poker, her pokerbuzz media site, and her dedication to promoting the game of poker in Australia.
International Women’s Day Platinum Pass Finalist Q&A: Lexi Sterner
Alexis Sterner is one of nine finalists who have been shortlisted to potentially win a Platinum Pass as part of PokerStars’ International Women’s Day competition.
We caught up with the registered nurse and poker player for a Q&A on what it’s like to have a shot at the big prize and to get her thoughts on women in poker.
Movie Review: Poker Queens
The new movie Poker Queens depicts what it’s like to be a women in the poker world. Director Sandra Mohr tells a uniquely interesting tale, which includes interviews with numerous top female poker players. Here’s our review of the movie.