WPA Media Kit
Women’s Poker Association Inc is dedicated to women poker players world-wide of all skill levels, ranging from beginner to professional. Our organization is constantly looking at opportunities and partnerships to elevate and empower women in the game. WPA is a 501c3 non-profit, all-volunteer, member driven association. Our content features education, successes, strategy and social opportunities in the poker world. If you require further information, please contact media@wpa.poker
WPA Articles
Bridgette Adkins Wins WPA Player of the Year
Bridgette Adkins Crowned WPA 2020/2021 Player of the Year for North America Woman’s Poker Association, the only Non-Profit Poker Industry Association which provides a collective voice for women poker players, hosts a global WPA Player of the Year program. All 'women...
Christina Read | 2023 WPA Player of the Year!
The Woman’s Poker Association is a non-profit organization that elevates & celebrates women in the poker industry. One of our initiatives is the WPA Player of the Year program, a global competition that recognizes exceptional female poker players. Any "women only...
Bridgette Adkins, back to back WPA Player of the Year!
The Woman’s Poker Association is a non-profit organization that elevates & celebrates women in the poker industry. One of our initiatives is the WPA Player of the Year program, a global competition that recognizes exceptional female poker players. Any "women only...
WPA Spotlight – Shana Oyen
The WPA invites you to get to know international poker player, Shana Oyen! She played in her first WSOP series this past summer! She came out because of the famously coined "Ladies week". During that trip she final tabled two events during ladies week and placed 11th...
WPA Spotlight – Katie Kopp
The WPA invites you to get to know Katie Kopp! She is a traveling poker dealer and player that had an amazing history making summer! Not only did she win the first bracelet awarded during the 2022 WSOP, but she also became the Bally's (rebranding to Horseshoe)...
WPA Spotlight – Bridgette Adkins
2020-2021, WPA Player of the Year, Bridgette Adkins is on fire! Combining her love for travel with her love for poker has been a winning recipe for her! 1. What is your name? Bridgette Adkins 2. Where are you from? Kansas City, MO 3. How did you get introduced to the...
WPA Spotlight – Lori Gansel
Lori Gansel is a two time WSOP Circuit Ring Winner! She working towards making that a 3-peat too! 1. What is your name? Lori Gansel Where are you from? Georgetown, Texas 3. How did you get introduced to the game of poker? I’ve been playing cards in some form or...
The FAB 4!
Two "Firsts" at the 2022 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Poker Open in Hollywood FL has been smashing records for a long time. This year, they have elevated it once again. First, they set a new record in Florida for the largest field size in...
WPA Spotlight – Jeanne David
Former Head of Responsible Gaming for PokerStars, now Jeanne is respectfully known as the “lady in charge of mixed games” in Las Vegas. She is definitely the go-to person if you want to know what mixed games are being offered and where! 1. What is your name? Jeanne...
WPA Spotlight – Paula Zingelmann
This year, Paula Zingelmann won the Seniors Event at the January 2022 Choctaw Durant Circuit series and her very first World Series of Poker gold ring! 1. What is your name? Paula Zingelmann 2. Where are you from? Salado, Texas 3. How did you get introduced...
Lone Butte Ladies Mar 2022
What a great day at Lone Butte - Gila River Casinos in Phoenix, AZ. Katie Erbe 1st Place The WPA sponsored the final table swag bags and purple bracelet for 1st place. We had 130 Entries and the top 18 were paid. Here's the top nine:1st - Kate Erbe 2nd - Robin Foldvik...
WPA Spotlight – Mary Darnell
Meet WPA Advocate Mary Darnell! 1. What is your name? Mary Darnell 2. Where are you from? Crawfordville Florida 3. How did you get introduced to the game of poker? Watching Moneymaker on TV. Playing little tournaments here and there for small buy ins....