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The 2019 World Series of Poker Ladies Championship

Today is the day a lot of women who play poker all over the world have been looking forward to. It’s Day 1 of Event #47: $1,000/$10,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship. In a week which is traditionally known as 'Ladies Week' in Las Vegas, there are many events running that cater for female poker players especially. But the headline has and always will be the Ladies Championship here at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Last year’s tournament attracted 696 entries and the 2018 winner, Jessica Dawley, will be defending her title this year. Sarah Herring talks to Kristy Arnett, Angelica Hael, Daiva Byrne, Katie Stone, Gaelle Jaudon, Aleeyah Jadavji, Ronit Chamani and Allyn Shulman about the vibe of this unique event.