Women in Poker Hall of Fame is Announced

The women of poker will finally get their proper recognition with the February 2nd unveiling of the Women in Poker Hall of Fame. Located in Binion’s Casino in Las Vegas, the Hall of Fame will see Barbara Enright, Susie Isaacs, Linda Johnson and Marsha Waggoner as its inaugural inductees.

The event will be hosted by Mike Sexton of the World Poker Tour, and it’s open to all members of the Women in Poker Hall of Fame. Membership costs $75, with 20 percent going to the Breast Cancer Angels Foundation.

HALL OF FAME REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for induction, a player must meet the following requirements:

1. They must have contributed in some way to the world of poker.

2. They must be a supporter of women’s poker.

3. They must have been an active player or industry leader at least 15 years prior to induction.

POKER TOURNAMENT

And what would a Hall of Fame ceremony be without a celebratory poker tournament? After the ceremony, a $500 buy-in no-limit event will take place. This event will be open to the public.

MEET THE INDUCTEES

Susie Isaacs - Has been playing poker since 1986. She won back-to-back ladies titles at the World Series of Poker in 1996 and 1997. A writer for Card Player magazine, she was also featured on the show Poker Royale.

Barbara Enright - She won the pot-limit hold’em event in 1996 to become the first woman to win a major World Series of Poker event. She has also won two bracelets in the ladies WSOP events. She’s also the only woman to make the WSOP main event final table. She is also a member of the Poker Hall of Fame.

Linda Johnson - She is the former publisher of Card Player magazine, an announcer for the World Poker Tour, a writer and respected player. She organizes Card Player Cruises, and was the original chairperson for the Poker Players Alliance. Known as “The First Lady of Poker,” she also runs the WPT Boot Camp and hosts charity events and seminars.

Marsha Waggoner - Starting as a blackjack dealer in Australia, Waggoner made extra money by playing poker on her nights off. In the 80s, she moved to L.A. and started playing poker to support her three kids. She went on to finish in the money in 100 major tournaments, including 18 times at the World Series of Poker.

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Women in Poker Hall of Fame is Announced