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‹WPF Ladies Weekend 2025
WPF Ladies Weekend 2025
WPF Ladies Weekend 2025
USA Stop
Stops across the United States, hosted by Lupe Soto
24 to 26October 2025
Across
Stops across the USA
The Stop
About the USA stop
The WPF Ladies Weekend arrived in the United States with stops in more than seven states, including California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, and beyond. Leading this national celebration was Lupe Soto, one of the most influential voices in women’s poker, who brought together communities across the country as part of the global movement uniting 15+ cities worldwide.
The Venues
United States Stops
Florida 1
Oxford Downs Poker Room hosted the Summerfield stop.
New Mexico
Isleta Resort & Casino welcomed the WPF Ladies Weekend.
Host
About Lupe Soto
As Host of the USA stop of the WPF Ladies Weekend, Lupe Soto brought decades of leadership and pioneering work in women’s poker to the forefront of the global initiative. Her vision ensured that the American edition was not only a celebration, but also a platform that honored the history and advanced the future of women in the game.
Founder of the Women in Poker Hall of Fame, the Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS), and the Women’s Poker Association, Lupe has transformed the role of women in poker over the past two decades. Her legacy of advocacy and innovation made her the ideal leader to guide the United States stop of the WPF Ladies Weekend.
In their words
Voices of the Committee
The Ladies Weekend reflects exactly what we stand for: breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and amplifying the voice of women in poker. This event is just the beginning of a long-term commitment to building a global network where women can lead, inspire, and shape the future of the game.
Luana BorgesWPF Women’s Committee President
Seeing women from all over the world come together to celebrate the game we love in a single weekend is truly inspiring. The WPF Ladies Weekend showcases the talent, leadership, and impact of women in poker, creating connections that will resonate far beyond the tables and across the globe.
Lupe SotoWPF Women’s Committee Director of Development
WPF Ladies Weekend 2025
24 to 26 October 2025
The WPF Ladies Weekend is the first simultaneous women’s poker event in history. A global celebration of women in poker, showcasing their talent, strengthening bonds across borders, and amplifying their presence and leadership in the international poker community.