This December, Las Vegas becomes a vibrant hub for women poker players with a lineup of exciting events running alongside the highlight of the month—the WPT Ladies Championship. From the elite Women in Poker Winter Festival to exclusive MeetUp Games, the city offers a rich tapestry of poker action and camaraderie designed specifically to empower and celebrate women in the game.

Women in Poker Winter Festival at Resorts World Las Vegas

The 2025 Women in Poker Winter Festival runs from December 8 to 12 at Resorts World Las Vegas. This elite festival celebrates women players with a series of events, including the Women in Poker Championship, Omaha 8 Championship, and social gatherings like the Poker Jingle and Holiday Mug Meet Up. It’s a must-attend festival for women players of all levels seeking spirited competition and community. The complete schedule is online: Women in Poker Winter Festival.

On November 23, Resorts World will host the Queens of Queens WIP Mega Satellite. With a $175 buy-in, one in ten entries wins a $1,400 Package—enough to enter all WIP events at Resorts World! More details available through LIPS: LIPS Event.

WPT Ladies Championship and Satellite at the Wynn Las Vegas

The premier WPT Ladies Championship is set for December 13 and 14 at the Wynn Las Vegas, featuring a $1,100 buy-in and a $250,000 guaranteed prize pool. The tournament offers 40-minute levels and a 40,000 starting stack. Leading up to it, a $200 Milestone Satellite on December 12 at 5 pm guarantees 10 seats, giving players an affordable chance to win entry.

Launched in 2022, the WPT Ladies Championship has quickly become a marquee event showcasing top women players and inspiring newcomers. Past champions include Tirza Sanders (2024), Lisa Costello (2023), and Lina Niu (2022), highlighting the rising stars and fierce competition in women’s poker.

The Women’s Poker Association (WPA) supports players through online fundraisers to win tickets to this prestigious event - the next one is on November 18 and the suggested donation amount for the virtual fundraiser is $30.00.

Note: Tournament entry is $11,100, with a discounted rate for female players.

Key Women’s Tournaments at Major Venues

In addition to the Women in Poker Winter Festival and WPT events, other tournaments in Las Vegas feature women’s fields or championships. See the full list on Globetrotting Poker for ongoing updates.

The Orleans Winter Open (Nov 28 - Dec 21) offers over $2.1 million in guarantees, including a Battle of the Sexes tournament on December 12 with $30K guaranteed for Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Championships. Top three players return Dec 13 for the title and ring. Follow on X: Orleans Poker Room.
The Aria Poker Open (Dec 3-20) features a $600 NLH tournament with 30-minute levels and a $50K guarantee on December 15 at 1 pm at the Aria.
Standalone tournaments include the Ladies-Only Omaha 8 ($130 buy-in) at Resorts World powered by PLON on December 7 and a $250 Ladies event at Bellagio on December 14 (starting 11 am, $10K GTD). Details at the Bellagio Poker Room website.

MeetUp Games for Social Interaction and Cash Game Play

December also features several notable MeetUp Games (typically cash games) for women combining poker, networking, and fun:

Dec 10: Jamie Kerstetter hosts the Ladies Mimosa MUG (with over $5K in seats and prizes from ClubWPT Gold) from 9am to noon at the Venetian. Follow her on X to RSVP.
Dec 11: Pocket Queens hosts their first MeetUp Game at the Venetian from 6 pm to 10 pm. Open to all females. $1/$3 NLH will be spread.
Dec 12: Spaces MeetUp Game at the Bellagio hosted by Sherry Pluskota. This is Sherry’s 6th official Spaces MeetUp offering $1-$3 NL cash games, splash pots, a B52 Bomber trophy for the biggest winner, and card protectors for attendees. Open to all genders.
Dec 18: Queens Poker Club Monthly Ladies Night at the Bellagio, 6 pm to 10 pm, with $1-$3 cash games for women. Join or find more info at forqueenspoker.com

Global Women’s Poker Event Information

For women players seeking information on women’s poker events worldwide, the Women’s Poker Calendar is the go-to resource, providing up-to-date schedules and details to plan travel and tournament participation year-round.

Las Vegas this December is unlike any other women’s poker celebration, blending serious tournament action with inclusive social events, empowering women players to connect, compete, and shine on the global poker stage.

Note: This article was written with support from AI content tools and human editors.

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