The WPF Ladies Weekend 2025, organized by the World Poker Federation (WPF) through its Women’s Committee, made history as the first-ever women’s poker event held simultaneously across multiple countries.
Over the same weekend, women gathered across 10 nations and more than 15 cities to compete, connect, and celebrate a shared passion for the game. Across all stops combined, the event surpassed 1,500 players and 2,200 entries worldwide, confirming the growing global presence of women in poker.
From São Paulo to The Philippines, the Ladies Weekend transformed poker rooms into spaces of unity and empowerment.
Across the United States, the combined stops welcomed more than 800 women, reflecting the strong and growing presence of female players nationwide.
And tha was just the begining.
In Brazil, the event held at the H2 Club brought together more than 500 women from 15 states, generating over 900 entries and doubling the guaranteed prize pool.
Meanwhile, Belgium saw nearly 300 entries, and Taiwan hosted around 120, each contributing to the global success of the WPF Ladies Weekend.
Other countries also joined this first-ever global weekend: Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong, and South Africa, each bringing local communities together under the same purpose. Together, these results represent not only participation, but a statement: women’s poker is thriving on every continent.
Faces of the movement
The weekend also brought together some of the game’s most respected figures:
- Shiina Okamoto (Japan), two-time WSOP Ladies Champion (2024 and 2025), joined the Taiwan stop, inspiring local players with her presence.
- Lauriê “Lali” Tournier (Brazil), PokerStars Team Pro and one of Latin America’s leading female voices, competed in São Paulo, where she helped highlight the strength of Brazilian women in poker.
- Kasey Lyn Mills (USA), rising U.S. star with multiple WSOP Circuit titles, including back-to-back wins in 2024 and a third ring in early 2025 won the Texas Stop, adding another important result to her résumé.
Beyond the tables
Several stops hosted panels, workshops, and cultural initiatives focused on leadership, education, and inclusion.
In Colombia, a special panel gathered players, organizers, and industry professionals to discuss women’s representation in poker — an inspiring example of how the WPF Ladies Weekend transcends competition to build community.
The WPF Women’s Committee and its mission
The WPF Women’s Committee was created to promote inclusion and leadership for women in poker and to build long-term pathways for their growth within the game and the industry. Its purpose is clear: to transform the poker industry through the rise of women, creating space for new players, professionals, and leaders to emerge.
The Ladies Weekend was the Committee’s first global initiative, designed to connect women across countries and demonstrate what can be achieved when they are given visibility and structure.
“The Ladies Weekend proved what collaboration can create,” said Luana Borges, President of the WPF Women’s Committee. “It showed that women’s presence strengthens the game, builds community, and opens new opportunities for the entire industry.”
With the success of this first edition, the Committee’s next goal is to expand the project in 2026, reaching new countries, adding more local stops, and potentially hosting a Grand Final that will bring together champions from all regions.
The WPF Ladies Weekend is set to remain a platform for collaboration and visibility, strengthening the global community of women who are shaping the future of poker.
