Ashley Sharpe

Ashley Sharpe (née Frank) discovered poker during her college years while playing on her basketball team. Team game nights introduced her to No Limit Texas Hold'em, and she quickly became hooked. After working for her father, coaching college basketball, and gigging as a musician, she turned to poker full-time when her father retired, finding that part-time poker earnings exceeded her hourly wage.

Sharpe began playing part-time before transitioning to a professional career. Her first major breakthrough came when she won a WSOP Circuit ring at the Ladies Event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She also secured a $300 Six-Max win at the RunGood Poker Series, setting a then-career-high of $23,343. These early successes fueled her ambition to pursue tournament poker seriously.

• WSOP Circuit Ring Winner (Ladies Event, Tulsa, OK)
• RunGood Poker Series Ring Winner ($300 Six-Max)
• WSOP $1,500 Monster Stack (2023): 16th place out of 8,317 entries, earning $56,980 – her largest live cash to date.
• Lodge Ladies Event: 4th place finish.
• Biggest cash game win: ~$10,000.
• Biggest tournament win: $23,343 (RGPS win).
• Two rings: one WSOPC ring and one RGPS ring.

Sharpe's 2023 summer heater included multiple deep runs, cementing her status as a rising star. She also signed as an ambassador for PokerBros.

Sharpe describes herself as generally quiet at the tables but sociable with friends. She combines GTO study with one-on-one coaching from Fausto Valdez, using solvers to improve her game. Her disciplined approach emphasizes physical health – proper nutrition, sleep, and exercise – to maintain peak performance. She does not believe in luck or superstitions, focusing instead on preparation and decision-making.

Ashley Sharpe aims to become a respected tournament player with millions in earnings, continuing to make her mark in the poker world. She also hopes to inspire women entering the game through her authenticity and educational content. Her YouTube channel (PokerFaceAsh) has grown to over 40,000 subscribers, and she has worked as a commentator for BetMGM, WPT Prime, and WPT World Championship. Sharpe’s legacy is built on positivity, community, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.