Desert Sharks Poker - Join the Community
Go all in and connect with fellow Desert Sharks members to elevate your game in Arizona women’s poker alongside those who share your passion for the Ladies Poker League and exciting women’s poker events.
Welcome to Desert Sharks
Our Story
At Desert Sharks, we are committed to empowering Arizona women’s poker enthusiasts by creating more opportunities for success in high-stakes games and tournaments. Our members actively compete in the Sharks Poker league, participating in exciting Ladies poker league tournaments to earn seats at prestigious women’s poker events like the WSOP and WPT main events. Join us for the camaraderie, intense learning, and the chance to build lifelong friendships with fellow women in poker.
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WPT League 2026
Game Dates:
RESTRICTED TO LEAGUE PLAYERS
Sep 13 - Game 1 - 12:30 PM
Sep 20 - Game 2 - 12:30 PM
Sep 27 - Game 3 - 12:30 PM
Oct 4 - Game 4 - 2:00 PM
Oct 11 - Game 5 - 12:30 PM
Oct 25 - Game 6 - 12:30 PM
Nov 15 - Game 7 - 12:30 PM
Nov 22 - Game 8 - 12:30 PM
World Poker Federation Coming Soon!
October 16 - 18
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WSOP 2026 Top 3 Seat Winner's
Wendy Kersey - $10,000 Seat
Stacy Sesate - $10,000 Seat
Carla Dominguez - $2,500 Seat
WSOP 2026 1k Seat Winner's
Susan Pendarvis - $1,000 Seat
Lori Kinniburgh - $1,000 Seat
Kerri Salamanca - $1,000 Seat
Francine Leroy - $1,000 Seat
Sheryl Hayes - $1,000 Seat
Laurie Velleman - $1,000 Seat
WPT 2025 Winners
1st: Carla Dominguez, a standout in Arizona women’s poker, won a $10,400 seat at the Desert Sharks poker tournament.
2nd: Chris Read secured a $1,600 seat at this thrilling event as part of the Ladies Poker League.
3rd: Missie Hernandez also took home an $1,100 seat, showcasing her skills in women’s poker events.
4th: Marguerite DiMiceli claimed her $1,100 seat as well, adding to the excitement of the Desert Sharks.
5th: Sara Tomasello rounded out the impressive list with another $1,100 seat, further highlighting the talent in the sharks poker scene.