The World Poker Tour has announced they will be starting a new poker league, one specifically targeted towards the growing female market. The World Poker Tour Ladies, or WPTL, will be offering tournament buy-ins to cover the full spectrum of women poker players, from amateurs to professionals.

The season 1 schedule for the WPTL has already been released, and can be found below or at http://www.worldpokertour.com/wptladies/

Tournament Schedule

January 20
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Atlantic City, NJ
Buy-in: $300
Entry Fee: $50

February 2-3
Commerce Casino
Los Angeles, CA In association with Ladies Poker
Association (LPA)
Buy-in: $970
Entry Fee: $95

March 16
Bay 101
San Jose, CA In association with Ladies International
Poker Series (LIPS)
Buy-in: $300
Entry Fee: $30

March 29
Foxwoods Resort & Casino
Mashantucket, CT
Buy-in: $530
Entry Fee: $70

WPT Ladies' Championship
April 13-14: Tournament
April 25: Final Table**
Bellagio
Las Vegas, NV
Buy-in: $1,500
Entry Fee: $90

* Subject to change
** WPT televised final table

Edited By Mark Anderson