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Las Vegas, Nevada (June 29, 2026) - The 2026 edition of the World Series of Poker $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Ladies Event was one for the record books.

With 1,475 total entrants, the 2026 WSOP Ladies Event broke the record for the largest Ladies Event in WSOP history, breaking the previous record set by the 2025 Ladies Event (1,368 total entrants).

Noting the historical standing of the 2026 Ladies Event, going the distance to become the new reigning WSOP Ladies Event champion became all the more special, and after four days of competition at the Paris and Horseshoe Las Vegas, a new Ladies Event champion has been crowned.

Emerging amongst the final six players, all of whom had reached their first WSOP final table to compete for their first WSOP bracelet, Skye Chen secured all of the poker chips to claim the 2026 WSOP Ladies Event title, defeating Aubrey Williams heads-up for her first career WSOP bracelet.

Skye Chen enjoying the moment with her rail.

Skye Chen wins the 2026 WSOP Ladies Event

Skye Chen did not let the first WSOP final table appearance of her poker career, as well as her first live tournament cash, go to waste. Defeating Aubrey Williams in a heads-up duel for the title, Skye Chen secured her first WSOP bracelet along with the $194,630 top prize.

The very first cash of her live poker career, with no trace of previous cashes present online, Chen has made her presence felt in the poker world, arriving on poker’s biggest stage with a WSOP bracelet win.

The first major title of her poker career, Skye Chen joins the likes of Shiina Okamoto, Kristen Foxen, Jennifer Tilly, and Poker Hall of Fame inductee Barbara Enright as the illustrious few to have won the WSOP Ladies Event.

Aubrey Williams and Skye Chen embracing following their heads-up match.

How Skye Chen won her first WSOP bracelet and $194,630

Chen navigated a talented field over four days of competition, steadily building momentum before emerging as one of the biggest chip stacks late on Day 3. Her biggest move came when she scored a dramatic double elimination during the final two tables, vaulting her into contention and positioning herself among the favorites entering the final table. By the time the final six players returned to battle for poker's most prestigious prize available exclusively to women, Chen sat near the top of the leaderboard with over 5.4 million chips.

Despite the pressure of playing on poker's biggest stage, Chen remained composed throughout the final day. She carefully picked her spots, applied consistent pressure to shorter stacks, and avoided unnecessary confrontations while climbing closer to the title.

As the tournament reached heads-up play, Chen continued to demonstrate the patient, disciplined style that had defined her entire tournament.

Her approach ultimately paid off as she secured the final elimination, claiming poker's most coveted women's championship and etching her name into World Series of Poker history.

The final hand of the 2026 WSOP Ladies Event came when Chen moved all-in on the button. Being slightly out-chipped by Chen, Williams contemplated her next move for some time before ultimately making the call.

Holding pocket fours to William’s ace-five of clubs, it was essentially a flip to decide the next WSOP Ladies Event champion. While a paired board on the flop gave Williams additional outs, after the turn and river ran clean, Skye Chen was officially the reigning WSOP Ladies Event champion.

The victory represented far more than a six-figure payday. For Chen, the bracelet instantly transformed her poker résumé. Having entered the event without a documented live tournament cash, she will depart Las Vegas as a WSOP champion and one of the breakout stories of the 2026 series. Her performance served as another reminder that the World Series of Poker continues to provide life-changing opportunities for emerging players willing to take their shot on poker's grandest stage.

The Ladies Championship once again showcased the growing strength and depth of women's poker, attracting a competitive field filled with experienced professionals, accomplished amateurs, and rising stars. Chen's triumph highlighted the unpredictable nature of tournament poker, where preparation, resilience, and timely execution can outweigh experience when the stakes are at their highest.

For Chen, lifting the WSOP bracelet capped an unforgettable week that few players ever experience. Her victory earned her a permanent place among WSOP champions and provided a defining moment that will undoubtedly serve as the foundation for the next chapter of her poker career. As the 2026 World Series of Poker continues, Chen's remarkable breakthrough stands as one of the summer's most inspiring success stories, proving that every player who takes a seat has the opportunity to leave Las Vegas with poker's most cherished prize: a WSOP bracelet.

2026 WSOP Ladies Event Final Table Results:

1st place: Skye Chen - $194,630
2nd place: Aubrey Williams - $129,692
3rd place: Lisa Teebagy - $93,149
4th place: Caitlain Comesky - $67,735
5th place: Emily Spencer - $49,874
6th place: Victoria Ailloud - $37,192