It is exponentially harder to win it again the following year. In 2008, she was the Last Woman Standing at the famed event finishing 17th out of nearly 7,000 players.īut the big story for this year was the defending champion, Ryan Stiner, taking the top prize for the second year in a row! The unlikely and improbable back-to-back win by the Scottsdale resident has never happened before. One of the most recognized women in poker, she has broken records at the World Series of Poker and is a gold ring holder. Tournament Schedule Friday, December 1 Saturday, December 2 Sunday, December 3 Monday, December 4 Tuesday, December 5 Wednesday, December 6 Thursday. Returning as tournament host for the second year was professional poker player, Tiffany Michelle. This year's tournament, now in its 17th year, was the biggest yet, attracting a record-setting 2066 players of all skill levels from all over Arizona and beyond! Each vying for the chance to win a share of a nearly $2.1 million prize pool. The Arizona State Poker Championship was held in The ARENA Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort August 18 - 22, 2023. THE 17TH ANNUAL ARIZONA STATE POKER CHAMPIONSHIP
