2025 WPF Ladies Weekend Brings More Than 1,500 Women Together
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The 2025 WPF Ladies Weekend marked the first women's poker event held simultaneously in different countries. Over the weekend, players from nine countries gathered to compete, share experiences, and celebrate their passion for poker.
Organized by the World Poker Federation (WPF) through its Women's Committee, the event had over 1,500 participants and 2,200 entries , demonstrating the growth of women's poker worldwide. From São Paulo to the Philippines, the Ladies Weekend transformed poker rooms into spaces for female unity and empowerment.
Global Celebration of Competition and Connection
Across the various venues in the United States, nearly 700 female players participated in the event.
In Brazil, the stage held at the H2 Club brought together more than 500 women from 15 states, registering 900 entries and doubling the guaranteed prize pool. Belgium and Taiwan also stood out, with approximately 300 and 120 entries, respectively.
Other venues included Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong, and South Africa, solidifying the event as a global celebration of women's poker.
Thaís Salzer Wins in Brazil
In the Brazilian edition of the event, the Main Event registered 437 entries, with a buy-in of R$450 to compete for the title and a share of the R$100,000 guaranteed prize pool. At the end of the competition, Thaís Salzer emerged victorious, defeating Larissa Bento to take home R$30,000.
For second place, Larissa took home R$21,000 , while Paula Katrynne completed the podium, winning R$16,000. The final table also included names such as Bárbara Reis, Sidya Renata, Marcele Brito, Laís Longo, Letícia Reis, and Lele Cylleno.
Notable Guests
The weekend featured some of the most respected figures in women's poker:
- Shiina Okamoto (Japan), two-time WSOP Ladies Championship winner (2024 and 2025), inspired players at the Taiwan event.
- Lauriê "Lali" Tournier (Brazil), a PokerStars Team Pro, competed in São Paulo and reinforced the strength of Brazilian women in poker.
- Kasey Mills (USA), winner of multiple WSOP Circuit titles, stood out in the Texas stage.
Action Beyond the Tables
In many venues, there were panels, workshops, and activities on leadership, education, and inclusion. In Colombia, players, organizers, and professionals discussed female representation in poker, reinforcing that the Ladies Weekend goes far beyond competition.
The role of the WPF Women's Committee
The WPF Women's Committee promotes inclusion and strengthens the female presence in poker, creating space for female players, professionals, and leaders. The Ladies Weekend was its first global initiative, connecting women and showcasing the impact of visibility and structure.
"The Ladies Weekend showed what collaboration can generate. It demonstrated that female presence strengthens the game, creates community, and opens new opportunities for the entire industry," stated Luana Borges, president of the WPF Women's Committee.
With the success of this first edition, the goal now is to expand the project in 2026, including more countries, new stages, and a Grand Final bringing together the champions from each region. The WPF Ladies Weekend aims to establish itself as a global platform for women in poker, strengthening the community that is shaping the future of the game.
