New community launched by PokerStars on International Women's Day

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New community launched by PokerStars on International Women's Day

08/03/2021

PokerStars has chosen March 8, the International Women’s Day to launch ‘Our Voices’, a female insights community for all women in poker. The poker room will use this community to “directly encourages and engages in discussion on both female-focused and general topics, activities and ideas”.

Through ‘Our Voice’, PokerStars is inviting all women interested in poker to come together to discuss and give feedback on a wide range of topics and ideas with the aim of ensuring the game is as inclusive and engaging as possible for every player.

Opinions and feedback will influence the room’s future plans and will ensure a female perspective on all activity where research and insights are sought after. “Poker is a game of equality but we know that not every voice gets heard or catered to. There is a passionate, amazing community of women out there and we want to ensure we are working with them to make the game better for everyone.  We’ve been doing a lot of research and talking, and now it’s time to start really listening. That’s what Our Voices is all about. The amazing women in this industry will lead the way, and we can’t wait to hear what they have to say,” said Rebecca McAdam Willetts, Associate Director of Consumer Engagement and Public Relations at PokerStars.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, PokerStars asked women in the game and the industry to send their thoughts for a special video focused on this year’s theme, #ChooseToChallenge. In previous years, PokerStars has celebrated women in poker and in the industry with various activities through special giveaways and unique content. Last year, PokerStars called on players to nominate inspirational women in poker to compete to win a coveted Platinum Pass, which saw hundreds of entries sharing wonderful stories from across the world of poker.