In the realm of poker, the prominence of women is increasingly shining bright. Recent tournaments like WPT Korea and WPT Voyage have witnessed remarkable performances by talented female players, reaffirming their prowess on the poker felt.
At the recently-concluded WPT Korea 2024, Ouyang Jiali from China dominated the Event #2: WPT Super High Roller, seizing the top spot with a prize of KRW 405,260,000. The two-day event running from March 25-26 had a buy-in of KRW 40,000,000 (~USD 29,750) and drew in 29 players for a prize pool of KRW 1,079,960,000 (~USD 805,270), which was finally shared by the top 5 finishers.
In the end, Ouyang Jiali emerged victorious from the tough field and walked away with the lion’s share of the prize pool, showcasing her exceptional skills and strategic prowess on the felt.
Event #2: WPT Super High Roller Results
| Player | Prize (KRW) |
| Ouyang Jiali | 405,260,000 |
| O’Dwyer Stephen | 270,200,000 |
| Sturm Leon | 180,100,000 |
| Park Christopher Young | 127,700,000 |
| Tang Tiayuan | 96,700,000 |
LIN MENG LING Wins WPT Korea 2024 Event #15: Single Day High Roller
Meanwhile, in Event #15: Single Day High Roller of the WPT Korea 2024, LIN MENG LING from Taiwan emerged victorious, claiming KRW 173,280,000* in winnings. The event, hosted on April 1, had a buy-in of KRW10,000,000 (~USD 7,430), drew in a total of 74 entries, generating KRW 652,680,000 (~USD 485,450). A total of 10 players made the money, with LING walking away with the coveted top prize and trophy.
Event #15: Single Day High Roller Results (KRW)
- LIN MENG LING – 173,280,000*
- KUN WANG – 160,000,000*
- LIN WENGUO – 88,900,000
- CHU CHI JEN – 61,800,000
- ODWYER STEPHEN – 44,850,000
- ZHANG LIRUI – 34,050,000
- LENG BIN – 27,100,000
- PAN HAI – 22,700,000
- PARK CHRISTOPHER YOUNG – 20,000,000
- ZHAO JIAMING – 20,000,000
Caitlin Comeskey Takes Down WPT Voyage Ladies Event for $10,221
The spotlight continued to highlight women’s achievements at the recent WPT Voyage. Caitlin Comeskey showcased her brilliance by topping a field of 231 entries and clinching the WPT Voyage Ladies event, bagging a substantial $10,221 prize.
This was her second career title and expressing her feelings, she said, “It feels amazing. A WPT title is definitely so exciting. It’s only my second tournament win and it’s my second tournament win within a couple months. I’ve really gotten serious about my MTT game and I called my shot. I said I was going to win this morning and I never really give up at any point.”
Allison Hollander Finishes Sixth in WPT Prime Voyage Championship
Notably, Allison Hollander exhibited exceptional skills, securing a commendable sixth place finish worth $31,000 in the WPT Prime Voyage Championship, a $1,100 buy-in and $500K GTD event that drew in 968 runners and crowned a winner in Brazil’s Gregory De Faria, who claimed $155,400 in top prize, which included a $10,400 seat into the season-ending WPT World Championship in Las Vegas.
Championship Final Table Results
- Gregory De Faria $155,400
- Trent Hopper $97,000
- Nico Betbese $72,000
- Brandon Takao $54,000
- Brian Monigold $41,000
- Allison Hollander $31,000
- Gustavo Carmona $24,000
- Lukas Zaskodny $18,500
Kasey Mills Finishes 7th In WPT Voyage $5,000 Main Event
The third and final day of the WPT Voyage $5,000 Main Event saw the final nine players from a 293-entry field return to battle it out for the title. In the end, Aram Oganyan emerged as the champion to win his first-ever WPT title and a whopping $214,245 after a three-way deal with Carlo Basurto (runner-up for $202,885) and Austin Srur (third for $188,670).
Among the notable participants at the final table was Kasey Mills, who showcased her skills and determination. Despite bowing out in 7th place for $42,000 after a tough hand, Mills’ presence exemplified the strength and resilience of female players in competitive poker.
WPT Voyage $5,000 Main Event Final Table Results
1st: Aram Oganyan – $214,245*
2nd: Carlo Basurto – $202,885
3rd: Austin Srur – $188,670
4th: Farid Jattin – $100,000
5th: Dan Sepiol – $75,000
6th: Romulo Dorea – $55,000
7th: Kasey Mills (female) – $42,000
8th: Iman Dan – $34,000
9th: Marcelo Giordano – $28,000
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The victories and performances of players like Ouyang Jiali, Lin Meng Ling, Caitlin Comeskey, Allison Hollander, and Kasey Mills not only inspire future generations of female poker players but also contribute to the ongoing narrative of gender equality and women’ s empowerment in the world of competitive live poker arena. As women continue to excel on the poker felts, their presence and contributions enrich the poker community and propel the game to new heights of excellence and inclusivity.
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