A satellite tournament win led to an automatic seat at the WSOP Ladies Championship’
A man named Albert Ng has stirred debate in the poker world by qualifying for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Ladies Championship in Las Vegas, a tournament traditionally seen as a space for women in the game. Ng won his seat through a satellite event, placing first among 50 participants to earn entry into the No-Limit Hold’em event held at Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Ng’s participation has triggered reactions from many in the poker community, with some players questioning his decision to take part in an event designed to promote inclusivity for women. Angela Jordison, a two-time WSOP Circuit event winner, voiced her frustration on social media, echoing the sentiment of many by asking: “What are we doing here, guys?”
Ng’s entry is legal under Nevada’s anti-discrimination laws, which prevent casinos from banning men from participating in women-designated events. While the WSOP Ladies Championship officially lists a $10,000 buy-in, women are given a 90% discount and pay just $1,000. Men, including Ng, are required to pay the full $10,000 entry fee regardless of how they register—either through the WSOP+ app or directly at the casino cage.
Congrats to Albert Ng user albiexchewy for winning the @wsop Satellite to LADIES Championship #70. So @Kevmath does he have to pony up the other $9k entry fee since it’s a direct entry? pic.twitter.com/J1WCOw4OZl
— EllaElla (@Elanit) June 20, 2025
Ng, playing under the username “albiexchewy,” hasn’t publicly addressed whether he knew the satellite was for a Ladies’ event. He has previously won a WSOP tournament and has accumulated close to $288,000 in live tournament earnings, making him a familiar name to some in the community.
This is not the first time a man has entered a women’s-only poker event. David Hughes and Abraham Korotki both won Ladies No-Limit Hold’em events at major poker tournaments in 2023 and 2009, respectively.
While legally allowed, the move has reignited conversations around the purpose of such events and whether more should be done to preserve spaces meant to support underrepresented players in the game.
