by WPA2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Awards
Chris retired from her career of Auto Finance in 2018 to focus on poker. This WPA Rising Star cashed 20 times on The Hendonmob in 2019 as she pursues her passion of playing poker professionally. She’s an advocate for WPA in Georgia where she lives with her...
by WPA2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Awards
Very pleased to honor this years Award for Industry Contributor of the Year – This honor goes to Savvy of Caesars Entertainment ABOUT SAVVY Savvy is an outlet within Caesars to provide support, guidance, and encouragement to women in the company and the...
by WPA2020 | Jul 30, 2020 | Awards
Jenny Just – CEO Peak 6 and Founder of Poker PowHer – WPA Industry Innovation Recognition Award Words from Jenny Poker Journey: Unlike many of you, I did not grow up around a poker table. In fact, I am hesitant to admit among this talented audience, that I...
by WPA2020 | Jul 30, 2020 | Awards
In 2012, Maureen decided to enter a 200CHF NLH tournament. She found herself at the casino as almost everything is closed on Sundays in Switzerland. Knowing the poker hand rankings from playing 5 card stud and video poker with her grandparents and she had seen NLH in ...
by WPA2020 | Jul 30, 2020 | Awards
Media Support Person of the Year