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PokerStars Celebrates International Women’s Day with Exclusive KJ Open Tournament

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This International Women’s Day, PokerStars is shining a spotlight on female players with an exclusive online poker event – the KJ Open.

Named in honor of PokerStars Ambassador and Director of Poker at the Hippodrome Casino Kerryjane Craigie, this special tournament is dedicated to promoting and celebrating women in poker, offering players a chance to compete for seats at one of the biggest live events of the year.

A Special Tournament for Women in Poker

The KJ Open is an online tournament exclusively for female players, reinforcing PokerStars’ commitment to growing inclusivity within the game. With at least two €250 seats to the Irish Open Ladies Championship up for grabs, the tournament provides players with the opportunity to take their skills from the virtual felt to the live tables of one of Europe’s most prestigious poker festivals.

The winner of the KJ Open will automatically receive a €250 seat to the Irish Open Ladies Championship. Additionally, another seat will be awarded to the player who knocks out PokerStars Ambassador Kerry Jane Craigie, in their first entry.

More seats will be added for every €250 in the prize pool, with a maximum of 10 seats available.

2025 Irish Open to be Bigger & Better than Ever

Key Tournament Details

  • Event: The KJ Open
  • Date: March 8, 2024
  • Time: 7 PM UK
  • Prize: At least 2 x €250 Irish Open Ladies Championship seats guaranteed
  • Additional Seats: 1 seat added for every €250 in the prize pool (up to 10 seats max)
  • Knockout Bounty: Knock out Kerry Jane Craigie (first entry only) and win a €250 seat
  • Eligibility: Open to female players only (male participants will be disqualified and forfeit any prizes)

An Opportunity to Shine

As one of PokerStars’ most recognizable female ambassadors, Craigie has long been an advocate for growing women’s participation in poker.

Her involvement in the KJ Open adds an extra level of excitement to the event, giving players a unique chance to compete against a PokerStars Ambassador while earning a seat in a major live tournament.

Irish Open 2024 Trophy

Join the Celebration

International Women’s Day is a time to highlight the achievements of women across all industries, and poker is no exception. The KJ Open is a chance for female players to come together, compete, and potentially win a seat to play in a prestigious live event. Seats will be credited within 72 hours of tournament completion and are non-transferable.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a growing community of female poker players and celebrate International Women’s Day with PokerStars. Register now and get ready to play!

Will Shillibier

Managing Editor

Based in the United Kingdom, Will started working for PokerNews as a freelance live reporter in 2015 and joined the full-time staff in 2019. He now works as Managing Editor.

He graduated from the University of Kent in 2017 with a B.A. in German. He also holds an NCTJ Diploma in Sports Journalism.

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