Michelle Johnson Crowned Inaugural FPN Ladies Champion
History was made at FPN Nationals with the debut of the first-ever FPN Ladies Championship, and the women absolutely delivered.
A strong field of 62 competitors took their seats, battling not just for prize money but for a place in FPN history. When the final cards were dealt, Michelle Johnson emerged as the inaugural Ladies Champion, defeating Mistie Lackey heads up to claim the title, the trophy, and $2,569 in winnings. Michelle represents the Misfits Poker League in Las Vegas and capped off a composed and confident run worthy of the first champion’s crown.
FPN Ladies Championship – Final Results
- Michelle Johnson – $2,569
- Mistie Lackey – $1,699
- Rachel Simpson – $1,174
- Emma Sassen – $849
- Mary Lund – $645
- Sharon Quale – $515
- Christina Black – $434
- Jennifer Booth – $387
The Ladies Championship was more than just a single event; it was a statement. Throughout the entire Nationals festival, women were making deep runs, winning titles, and leaving their mark across every major championship.
Bonnie Bona captured the Clash of Kings & Queens National Championship for $25,000 and also reached the final table of the Royal Court National Championship alongside her sister, Suzzanne Barsaloux, making it a memorable family achievement on poker’s biggest stage.
Nikki Smith continued her dominant Nationals performance in multiple events. She entered the Clash of Kings & Queens National Championship as the King’s Guard, starting with the largest chip stack of 80,000 and earning the $500 King’s Guard bonus. Nikki also claimed the Tag Team Championship alongside her husband, Joel Smith.
In the Desert Dash for Cash National Championship, Marion Massmann took home the $25,000 top prize.
Wendy Adamczyk D’Andrea once again proved her consistency at the highest level. Wendy is the National Champion for the Step in the Ring Promotion. Wendy finished fourth in the Royal Court National Championship and added to an already impressive résumé that includes a fifth-place finish in the $100K World Championship and an eighth-place run in Desert Dash for Cash. It’s hard to find a recent FPN Main Event where she hasn’t made a deep, meaningful run.
Carin Kassa continued her championship streak by winning the Spring Season Championship and earning a World Poker Tour® $5,000 Passport , further proof that the women of FPN are not just competing, but dominating.
From the first Ladies Champion crowned to multiple national titles claimed, this year’s Nationals made one thing abundantly clear: the women of Free Poker Network showed up, showed out, and raised the bar for championship poker.
The future is bright — and it’s powerful. ♠️👑