WPF Women’s Committee

Transforming the Poker industry through the rise of women

16 to 18 October 2026 See How It Went WPF Ladies Weekend 2026

About the Committee

The WPF Women’s Committee is dedicated to advancing the role of women in poker, both at the tables and across the industry. Through initiatives, events, and educational programs, the committee empowers female players and professionals, fosters inclusivity, and creates opportunities for women to thrive in competitive, professional, and social aspects of poker.

Empowerment

Supporting women to develop their skills, confidence, and leadership both at the tables and in the wider poker industry.

Inclusivity

Fostering a welcoming environment where all women, regardless of background, experience, or role in poker, feel included and respected.

Community

Strengthening connections among women in poker, creating opportunities for collaboration, networking, and mentorship.

Excellence

Striving for the highest standards in all our initiatives, events, and industry contributions worldwide.

Integrity

Acting with honesty, transparency, and respect in all interactions, competitions, and professional environments.

Celebration

Recognizing and amplifying women’s achievements, promoting visibility and representation on the global poker stage.

Luana Borges, President of the WPF Women’s Committee

Together, we rise in poker

“Our mission is about much more than today. With the Women’s Committee, we are laying the foundation for a new generation of women in poker: players, leaders, and professionals who will take this game and this industry even further. That is the true power of what we are building together.”

Luana Borges · Committee’s President

The Women Behind the Committee

Meet the Team

Committee’s Board Members

Luana Borges President Meet Luana

Karina Bupp, Vice President of the WPF Women's Committee

Karina Bupp Vice President Meet Karina

Lupe Soto, Director of Development of the WPF Women's Committee

Lupe Soto Director of Development Meet Lupe

Maureen Bloechlinger, Head of Europe of the WPF Women's Committee

Maureen Bloechlinger Head of Europe Meet Maureen

Kathy Yeung, Head of Asia of the WPF Women's Committee

Kathy Yeung Head of Asia Meet Kathy

Lauriê Tournier, World Ambassador of the WPF Women's Committee

Lauriê Tournier World Ambassador Meet Lauriê

Carolina Bueno, Head of Community of the WPF Women's Committee

Carolina Bueno Head of Community Meet Carolina

Regina Cassab, Head of Latam of the WPF Women's Committee

Regina Cassab Head of Latam Meet Regina

Meet the Board

Country Representatives

Tosin Malik, Nigeria's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee

Tosin Malik Nigeria Meet Tosin

Beth Silva, Brasil's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee

Beth Silva Brasil Meet Beth

Serina Liu, Taiwan's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee

Serina Liu Taiwan Meet Serina

Gelca Gutiérrez, Colombia's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee

Gelca Gutiérrez Colombia Meet Gelca

Mariya Arabadzhieva-Todorova, Bulgaria's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee

Mariya Arabadzhieva-Todorova Bulgaria Meet Mariya

Tariro Vanderlinden, South Africa's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee

Tariro Vanderlinden South Africa Meet Tariro

Isabelle Verjans, Belgium's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee

Isabelle Verjans Belgium Meet Isabelle

Meet the Representatives

From October 16 to 18, 2026, the second WPF Ladies Weekend brought women to the tables in 13 countries at the same time, at more than 20 venues on five continents, with more than 2,000 entries.

13 Countries

3 Days

2,000+ Entries

See How It Went The 2025 Edition

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