£400 Main Event
Day 3 Completed
2024 Women’s Winter Festival
£400 Main Event
Day: 3
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 3
2024 Women’s Winter Festival
Buy-in
£400
Prize Pool
£100,000
Entries
271
Level
29
Blinds
100,000 / 150,000
Ante
150,000
Entries
17
Players Left
1
Level 29
: Blinds 100,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
The Women’s Winter Festival, sponsored by PokerStars, unfolded at London’s Hippodrome Casino, bringing together women from across the globe for four thrilling days of poker action.
The £400 Main Event was the festival’s centerpiece, spanning all four days. Players participated in three Day 1 flights, with Day 1a drawing 42 entrants, Day 1b attracting a massive 148-player field, and Day 1c adding 81 more. This brought the total field size to 271, leaving the total prize pool at £100,000. In the end, Maria Lampropulos was crowned the champion to claim the title and first-place prize of £20,000.
After her victory, Lampropulos expressed her excitement while sharing plans to celebrate by “going to drink with the girls.” The camaraderie and respect among players were evident, with Lampropulos saying she “had a lot of fun with the girls – everyone had good vibes”. Throughout the final table, participants celebrated each elimination with heartfelt applause, reflecting the supportive and empowering atmosphere that defined the women’s event.
Lampropulos praised the festival and commented that “the festival was amazing, I really enjoyed it", she added that the good vibes among participants made the experience even more enjoyable. Reflecting on the festival’s success, she expressed her hopes that this event would encourage more women into poker and help “make the event even bigger”.
£400 Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria Lampropulos | Argentina | £20,000 |
| 2 | Ann-Roos Callens | Belgium | £12,610 |
| 3 | Marta Porter | United Kingdom | £9,000 |
| 4 | Franky Green | United Kingdom | £6,850 |
| 5 | Lisa Roberts | USA | £5,280 |
| 6 | Jennifer Steele | United Kingdom | £4,070 |
| 7 | Kim Dockery | United Kingdom | £3,260 |
| 8 | Celine Diot | France | £2,730 |
| 9 | Berivan Dag | United Kingdom | £2,280 |
Tournament Recap
The Women’s Winter Festival achieved a historic milestone, becoming the largest women’s poker event ever held outside of Las Vegas, a testament to its resounding success and global appeal. During Day 1b, Kerryjane Craigie, Festival Founder and Poker Director at the Hippodrome Casino in London, made an exciting announcement, highlighting the festival’s significance in empowering women in poker and expressing hopes for its continued growth in the future.
Several familiar faces graced the Main Event, including Kyna England, 2024 EPT Barcelona Ladies Main Event Champion Soraya Estrada, and Nikki Limo. Unfortunately, none managed to make it past the bustling Day 1b. Nataly Sopacuaperu also faced disappointment, being eliminated on the bubble early on Day 2, just missing out on the minimum cash.
Christina Solli entered Day 2 as the chip leader and maintained a steady stack throughout. She eliminated several players, including PokerStars Pro Jen Shahade, and ended Day 2 as the frontrunner.
Day 3 Drama
Jennifer Steele led the counts going into Day 3, followed closely by Solli and Ann-Roos Callens. Solli had a turbulent day, losing ground after doubling up Tina Abery, who hit a river save.
Shortly after, Solli’s run came to an end in 11th place when she ran into Ann-Roos Callens’ pocket aces. Callens capitalized on her momentum, advancing to the final table and eventually securing a spot in the heads-up battle.
Heads-Up Showdown
The heads-up duel commenced six hours into Day 3 featuring Callens against Lampropulos, who had started Day 3 with just 14 big blinds but steadily built her stack. A critical double-up against Callens ignited her streak, culminating in the elimination of Marta Porter in third place.
Heads-up action lasted less than an hour. A pivotal moment occurred when Callens’ shove resulted in a dramatic chop after the river saved her tournament life. However, Lampropulos quickly retook, chipping away at Callens’ stack over three consecutive hands.
The final hand saw Callens shove with K♦6♥, called by Lampropulos holding Q♣5♦. A queen on the flop sealed the victory for Lampropulos, crowning her the Women’s Winter Festival Main Event Champion.
In addition to her Main Event victory, Lampropulos showcased her prowess in the UKIPT Women’s High Roller last week, where she also claimed first place. Looking ahead, she revealed her plans to compete at EPT Prague next month.
The end of this event concludes the PokerNews coverage of the Women’s Winter Festival. Stay tuned for live updates on our upcoming events, where we will continue to bring you the latest action, insights, and stories from the world of poker.
Level 29
: Blinds 100,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Ann-Roos Callens moved all in for her remaining 950,000 chips and
Maria Lampropulos didn't take long to make the call.
Ann-Roos Callens: K♦6♥
Maria Lampropulos: Q♣5♦
Callens was ahead when the cards were turned but the tides changed after the flop was dealt.
Players saw the Q♠A♠10♣ flop, giving Lampropulos a pair of queens.
The 10♥ turn didn't improve Callens, as she needed to hit a King or a Jack.
Callens ran out of luck on the 3♣ river and was eliminated in second place, for an impressive £12,610.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
8,145,000
1,350,000
|
1,350,000 |
|
Busted |
Level 29
: Blinds 100,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Hand 1: Maria Lampropulos opened to 375,000 from the small blind with 8♠4♦. Ann-Roos Callens looked down at K♥10♣ and called from the big blind.
The flop came 4♠9♣2♥, bringing in a pair for Lampropulos. Callens checked, Lampropulos bet 500,000 and Callens folded. Leaving Lampropulos to take the pot. Leaving Callens with 1,850,000 chips.
Hand 2: Callens limped with 8♥6♦ from the button and Lampropulos Q♦10♠ shoved, forcing Callens to fold.
Hand 3: Lampropulos limped the small blind 10♦5♥ and Callens checked the big blind with 5♦3♦.
The A♠A♥4♣ flop saw Callens check, Lampropulos bet 150,000 and Callens call.
The 8♠ turn when check, check and players saw a 9♥ river.
Both checked again, and the players flipped their hands, with Lampropulos taking the pot with ten-high.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
6,795,000
3,025,000
|
3,025,000 |
|
|
1,350,000
-3,025,000
|
-3,025,000 |
Level 29
: Blinds 100,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Callens raised the small blind to 325,000 with 4♠3♥ and Lampropulos called from the big blind with K♥9♠.
The flop came 10♠2♣3♣ and Lampropulos checked. Callens bet 225,000. Lampropulos called, taking the players to the 5♣ turn.
Both players checked the turn, taking them to the 3♦ river.
Lampropulos bet 700,000 and Callens made the call, taking the pot with a pair of threes.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
4,375,000
275,000
|
275,000 |
|
|
3,770,000
-280,000
|
-280,000 |
Level: 29
Blinds: 100,000/150,000
Ante: 150,000
Level 28
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
There will be a short 15-minute break. Players will return to Level 29 with blind at 100,000/150,000 with a 150,000 big blind ante.
Level 28
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Ann-Roos Callens limped from the small blind with Q♥9♠ and Lampropulos checked the big blind with Q♠2♣.
Both players quickly checked the 10♥Q♦2♦ flop.
The A♥ was turned and Callens bet 300,000. Lampropulos took some time before raising to 900,000.
Callens snap shoved for her remaining 2,795,000. Lampropulos tanked for around 2-minutes before making the call.
The dealer placed the 10♣ on the river, and the players chopped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
4,100,000
1,820,000
|
1,820,000 |
|
|
4,050,000
-1,815,000
|
-1,815,000 |
Level 28
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Hand 1: Maria Lampropulos limped from the small blind with J♣2♣ and Ann-Roos Callens raised to 300,000 from the big blind with K♦6♣.
The 3♣9♥7♦ flop was checked by both and the 2♥ was turned.
Both checked the 9♦ river and went to showdown with Lampropulos raking in the small pot with a pair of deuces.
Hand 2: In the next hand, Callens raised to 250,000 from the small blind with J♦7♠ and Lampropulos called with K♥10♣.
The 9♣K♦10♥ flop saw Lampropulos check, Callens raise to 400,000 and Lampropulos re-raise to 1,100,000, getting Callens to give up and fold.
Hand 3: Lampropulos opened and Callens moved all in for her remaining 2,160,000 stack with J♠2♣ in the big blind. Lampropulos was sent into the tank, but eventually chose to muck her K♥6♥ hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
5,865,000
690,000
|
690,000 |
|
|
2,280,000
-695,000
|
-695,000 |
Level 28
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
