Poker player

Regina Cassab

Brazil

Regina Cassab is a Brazilian professional poker player and advocate for women in the game. She founded the Liga Brasileira Feminina de Poker and serves as Head of LATAM for the WPF Women's Committee. A champion of events like WSOP Brazil Ladies and BSOP Rio 8-Game Mix, she is a prominent figure in Latin American poker.

Career earnings: $ 57,688

Early Career

Regina Cassab began playing poker in 2008, gradually transitioning from recreational play to a professional career. She is from São Paulo, Brazil, and quickly established herself as a regular on the national tournament circuit.

Tournament Success

Cassab has collected several notable titles. In 2022, she won the 8-Game Mixed event at Winter Millions and the Evento #11 (R$1,200 8-Game Mix) at BSOP Rio de Janeiro. She also claimed the top spot in the CPH Ladies ranking for the 2020/2021 season. One of her most significant victories came at the WSOP Brazil Ladies event, where she defeated a tough field of 55 entries, including defending champion Samara Alexandre in a lengthy heads-up battle, earning R$15,000 and a WSOP ring. Additionally, she won two packages to Punta del Este worth US$8,000 each through $1.10 satellites.

Advocacy and Leadership

Cassab co-founded the Liga Brasileira Feminina de Poker in 2018 with Luana Matos to encourage women's participation in poker. The league now boasts nearly 400 members and organizes classes, special promotions, and satellite events to major tournaments. She is also the Head of LATAM for the WPF Women’s Committee, where she works to foster opportunities for women across Latin America. Cassab has spoken about overcoming initial prejudice in the male-dominated scene, but notes that today most male players respect their female counterparts.

Personal Reflections

Cassab describes poker as her life and passion, stating: "Hoje, o poker é tudo para mim. É a minha vida. Eu respiro o poker." She remains dedicated to her game and her mission to empower women in the sport.

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