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NAPT: Elaine Rawn Ships the Women’s High Roller
- Elaine Rawn won the $1,100 Women's High Roller for $21,910.
- Gal Yifrach claimed the Main Event title, earning $543,025.
- NAPT 2023 featured a diverse schedule and record prize pools.
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Elaine Rawn won the $1,100 Women’s High Roller for $21,910 after a strong run that also included a tenth place finish in the $330 event. Her results showed steady form across buy-ins and added a key highlight to the NAPT festival schedule.
The PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) ran from November 3-12. The Main Event in Las Vegas ended with a clear result.
Gal Yifrach won the title and $543,025. Jennifer Shahade finished third for $291,800 and produced the strongest live result of her career.
The $5,300 Main Event drew 738 entries from 29 countries. The prize pool reached $3,579,300 and paid 111 places. Among notable winners was Elaine Rawn from Canada.
The festival featured marquee names, steady ambassador showings, and full side event action across a 10-day schedule.
Elaine Rawn Nails The Women’s High Roller Title
Elaine Rawn ships Women’s High Roller won the $1,100 Women’s High Roller for $21,910. She also took tenth place in the $330 field for a result that showed consistency through the slate of buy-ins. Rawn who has multiple cashes at the WSOP events now has over $100K in live earnings.
Streamed Coverage and a Field Packed with Known Players
The final table streamed on PokerStars TV with cards up coverage. James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton called the action.
The turnout showed the continued pull of the NAPT and the strength of PokerStars in bringing top players to the table.
Side events added depth to the festival. The $50,000 Super High Roller drew 23 entries. It paid three places from a $1,115,730 prize pool.
Stephen Chidwick won the title and $557,930. Boivin took second for $334,700. Cary Katz finished third for $223,100.
Rising momentum for the NAPT
PokerStars positioned the stop as a major showcase for live poker in North America. The series delivered record prize pools and a complete schedule that covered various formats and price levels.
Ambassadors featured throughout the festival. Shahade’s third place finish marked a key milestone in a year filled with strong results.
She reached the final stages in control of her stack and kept pace with the field. Konnikova added another title to her live record and continued a steady run.
The NAPT schedule and its wide coverage built a stronger link between online play and live participation.
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