Eight Nominated For Women In Poker Hall Of Fame

The Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) has announced the candidates for possible induction in Class of 2024. This year’s list includes some high-stakes pros, industry insiders, and those who have played and worked in broadcasting the game as well.

“This list of women are heavy hitters in the industry and deserve a nod for their hard work and accomplishments in poker,” the organization noted in announcing the list. “Close to 50 amazing women were nominated for consideration and after a lot of review, discussion and thought, the ballot has been set with eight fantastic women who are all worthy of a place in the hall.”

A Look At The Candidates

Voting for the candidates is now open and runs through Oct. 30. The living hall members and a media/industry voting panel made up of eight members cast their votes for induction. Each voting member has 10 votes total that can be used for one candidate or divided among several candidates.

The public can also vote, acting as one member of the voting panel. The Class of 2024 will be announced in November with the induction ceremony set for Dec. 11 in Las Vegas. Here’s a look at the nominees:

• Kristen Bicknell Foxen – Longtime Canadian poker pro who is second on the female all-time winnings list with $8.4 million and has four World Series of Poker bracelets, more than any other woman. She finished 13th in the WSOP main event this summer for $600,000.
• Liv Boeree – Winner of the EPT San Remo for $1.7 million. The British poker pro, podcaster, philanthropist, and former rocker is eighth on the women’s all-time winnings list with $3.9 million.
• Jeanne David – Las Vegas-based mixed games player who served as PokerStars’ responsible gaming manager for years and now writes about the game.
• Jamie Kerstetter – Longtime poker pro with $1 million in live tournament winnings including a runner-up finish in this year’s WSOP Ladies Championship. Originally from New Jersey, she has become a regular poker commentator on various networks and streams.
• Kara Scott – Canadian poker player with $650,000 in live tournament winnings. The former sports reporter has been a popular poker commentator through the years for events like the WSOP, European Poker Tour, and shows like Poker Night Live and High Stakes Poker.
• Rebecca McAdam Willetts – Former Card Player Europe reporter from Ireland who worked as PokerStars director of partnerships, public relations, and consumer engagement and strives to further the game among women.
• Annette Obrestad – Norwegian online phenom who won the inaugural WSOP Europe main event when she was just 18 years old for nearly $2 million. She is sixth on the on the female all-time winnings list with $3.9 million, not counting her online accomplishments.
• Jennifer Shahade – Philadelphia author who is a two-time U.S. Women’s Chess champion and grandmaster who works to get more women into chess, poker, and other mind sports.

The location of the induction ceremony is expected to be announced soon. Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. Their will be a $185 Women in Poker Hall of Fame Celebration Bounty tournament Dec. 11 at Resorts World Casino. Special prizes will also be given out for eliminating hall members. A $1,100 entry into the World Poker Tour Ladies Championship also goes to the winner, courtesy of Poker Atlas.

The Women in Poker Hall of Fame was founded in 2008 to honor women who have acquired prominence through their performance or contribution in the game. The hall is an all-volunteer non-profit organization and inducts a new class every two years.

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