The Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) is getting ready to greet a fresh batch of outstanding women. They have permanently changed the poker scene. Eight outstanding nominees from this year’s slate have made major contributions to the game. Both on the tables and behind the scenes. Poker fans are excitedly awaiting the announcement of who will be inducted into this esteemed hall in 2024 as the competition gets fierce.
Women in Poker Hall of Fame: Introduce the nominees
Women in Poker Hall of Fame finalists are a varied collection of women who have not only been outstanding poker players but also have helped to shape the business. The nominees are closely examined here:
- Kristen Bicknell Foxen in the Women in Poker Hall of Fame
Kristen Bicknell Foxen is a force to be reckoned with in the poker scene having won four times the World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. She ranks among the top 200 money earners in poker history with almost $8.40 million in tournament profits. Only two other women have accomplished this. Her path from an online poker prodigy. Here she acquired the sought-after three-time Supernova Elite—to a major power in real events is evidence of her skill. Most recently, Bicknell Foxen took home $600,000 after finishing 13th in the 2024 WSOP Main Event.
- Liv Boeree
The name Liv Boeree is a byword for poker brilliance. Having won more than $3.80 million, she stands among the top 10 female earners in the history of the game. Boeree is the first woman to have won both a WSOP bracelet and a European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event. A highlight of which was her historic EPT Sanremo triumph in 2010. Apart from her successes on the felt, Boeree supports logical reasoning and effective altruism. Using her position to advocate evidence-based philanthropy, she co-founded Raising for Effective Giving (REG). Therefore transcends her poker skills to become a role model and influencer.
- Jeanne David
Jeanne David has made her impression both on and off the poker tables. Renowned for her knowledge of mixed games, David has won over $250,000 in tournaments mostly from these challenging variations. She does, however, have an impact well beyond her playing ability. David was instrumental in the legalization of online poker in many U.S. states and European markets as the former head of responsible gaming at PokerStars. Her support of sensible gaming policies has resulted in her speaking before legislative bodies in the Netherlands and the UK. Therefore guarantees that online poker keeps growing in a controlled and safe atmosphere.
- Jamie Kerstetter in Women in Poker Hall of Fame
Jamie Kerstetter is praised for her social media activity and energetic demeanour, in addition to her poker ability. Having won two Global Poker Awards for “Best Twitter Personality,” she has more than $950,000 in live event earnings. Renowned for her sharp observations, Kerstetter has started to be a regular voice in poker broadcasting. Along with Norman Chad and Lon McEachern during WSOP tournaments. She did win a WSOP Circuit Ring in 2022, ironically while charging her phone in a casino washroom. Therefore securing her image as one of the most approachable personalities in the poker community even though her WSOP bracelet remained elusive.
- Kara Scott
In the poker scene, Kara Scott is a multifarious skill. Former 888poker ambassador Scott has delighted viewers as a television host. Anchoring many WSOP events, including Poker Night Live and High Stakes Poker. Beyond her presenting duties, Scott is a seasoned player with over $660,000 in earnings, including deep runs in the WSOP Main Event. A near-win in the 2009 Irish Open, where she earned €312,600. Her writing for PokerNews and other magazines gives her contributions to the game yet another layer. Therefore defining her as a real Renaissance lady in the poker scene.
- Rebecca McAdams Willetts
Rebecca McAdams Willetts has been a leader for women in the poker business for almost twenty years. She started the first female insights community and pushed projects, including women-only boot camps. McAdam Willetts’ contributions also include philanthropy, having raised more than $1.50 million via philanthropic events hosted by PokerStars. Currently pregnant with her daughter, she started QueenBHive. A PR and marketing company aimed at helping women-owned companies in male-dominated fields. Four nominations for “Inspiration of the Year” at the Women in Gaming Awards reflect her commitment to both the poker scene and more general social concerns.
- Annnette Obrestad
Known online as “Annette_15, Annette Obrestad became a poker star as a young player accumulating her bankroll via freerolls. Famously won an online event without even looking at her whole cards. Just one day before her 19th birthday, she won the first WSOP Europe Main Event in London. She made £1 million, therefore marking her breakthrough. Her victory established a record for the biggest single-event payout for a female player. She made her the youngest WSOP bracelet winner at the time. Obrestad, whose career income exceeds $3.90 million, has encouraged a generation of women to pick up poker even as she currently investigates new challenges in the realm of Scrabble.
- Jennifer Shakade
One unusual person who has excelled in the poker and chess fields is Jennifer Shahade. Twice a U.S. Women’s Chess Champion and Woman Grandmaster, Shahade has applied her strategic thinking to success in the Women in Poker Hall of Fame. She is the Mind Sports Ambassador for PokerStars and has won many honours. Including €100,000 and a strong run in the 2016 WSOP Main Event. Through her writings and public appearances, Shahade is also well-known for her support of equality in chess, social causes, and inspiration of others. She is a strong advocate in both games since she is committed to upholding justice and greatness.
Women in Poker Hall of Fame: Voting and an Induction Ceremony
Women in Poker Hall of Fame of Fame Class of 2024 is open until midnight PST on October 30, 2024. Along with the public, a panel of media and business professionals will vote to decide the new inductees. November will see the announcement of the winners; they will be honoured at a unique event in Las Vegas on December 11, 2024.
Women in Poker Hall of Fame: An Inheritance of Superiority
Originally founded in 2008, the Women in Poker Hall of Fame honours the accomplishments of women who have made major contributions to poker. Right now, the hall consists of 25 outstanding members like Maria Ho, Jennifer Tilly, Linda Johnson, Barbara Enright, and Jennifer Harman. These ladies opened doors for next generations, and their Hall of Fame admission attests to their influence on the game.
Those that enrol in the Women in Poker Hall of Fame will join a community that has helped define poker into what it is now and therefore become part of its legacy. With their efforts always improving the game and motivating new players all around, women in poker clearly have a bright future ahead, as we expect the admission of new members.
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