The WSOP 2026 Main Event registered a record of 431 women registered. The number surpasses the previous edition and reinforces the growth of female presence in the world’s main poker tournament. In addition, Caitlin Comeskey secured one of the largest stacks among those qualified for Day 5.
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Thus, the vlogger and content creator bagged 1,740,000 chips after overcoming a field of 9,208 entries. The American is experiencing the best run of her career in the tournament and appears in a position to fight for a historic result in Las Vegas. In this WSOP she finished 4th in the Ladies Event and starred in an unusual scene.
Moreover, Caitlin Comeskey celebrated the moment experienced in the Main Event and revealed that she always imagined competing in a run like this. “I’m on cloud nine. I feel amazing. It’s like I’m living a dream. I visualized this many times. I’ve been here in my dreams, and now this is really happening.”, she said in an interview with PokerNews.
However, the path to Day 5 was not smooth. Comeskey said she faced tough opponents from the start of the competition and mentioned a tense moment sharing the table with Maurice Hawkins, the series ring record holder. Still, she highlighted that the last two days were positive and the cards finally cooperated.
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Caitlin Comeskey advocates for a welcoming environment at the tables
Besides the run in the Main Event, Caitlin Comeskey again advocated for a more respectful environment for all players. The American stated that she takes very seriously the role of representing women in poker and believes that changes can make the game more attractive.
Therefore, she advocated for tables with fewer provocations and more fun. “We need to have more fun at the tables. We need fewer players throwing cards, less tilt, fewer insults, and fewer offenses. If we create a more fun and welcoming environment, we will have more women in poker.”, she said to PokerNews.
Finally, Caitlin Comeskey assured that she intends to enjoy every moment of the tournament’s final stretch. The player acknowledged that she is in a position to achieve a historic result and reinforced the desire to turn this run into another milestone for female presence in the WSOP Main Event.
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