{"id":56289,"date":"2022-12-15T05:48:30","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T05:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=56289"},"modified":"2022-12-14T21:49:18","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T21:49:18","slug":"former-canadian-police-employee-grabs-platinum-pass-in-womens-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/former-canadian-police-employee-grabs-platinum-pass-in-womens-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Canadian Police Employee Grabs Platinum Pass in PokerStars EPT Women\u2019s Bootcamp Event \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following a four-week poker bootcamp, seven women from around the globe took part in the PokerStars<\/a> x Poker Power Bootcamp<\/strong> Showdown on Dec. 12 at the European Poker Tour<\/strong> (EPT) Prague series.<\/span><\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s<\/a> Roxanne Johnson<\/strong> came out on top and scored a Platinum Pass<\/strong> for the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) in late January. The prize is valued at $30,000 and Johnson was thrilled to be among the players heading to the Caribbean for the PSPC.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe that just happened, it\u2019s so surreal but I am so excited to be heading to PSPC in the Bahamas,\u201d said Johnson, who lives in Kelowna, British Columbia. \u201cIt\u2019s been an amazing journey so far with all the support, from the teams at PokerStars and Poker Power to meeting all the other women in Prague. Can\u2019t wait for the next chapter at the PSPC!\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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PokerStars continues reaching out to women<\/span><\/h2>\n

A former court liaison officer with the Canadian Mounted Police<\/strong>, Johnson (pictured in lead image with PokerStars ambassador Jen Shahade) is the latest winner from the PokerStars and Poker Power partnership. The latter works at furthering the game of poker<\/a> among women.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PokerStars teamed up with Poker Power earlier in the year to help women build their confidence and skills in the game. The two groups also hoped to create more opportunities for female players<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The partnership is part of PokerStars\u2019 efforts to the growth of the game and supporting women in poker.\u00a0 This includes encouraging more women to sit down and have fun at the tables.<\/span><\/p>\n

The plan also emphasizes ensuring a comfortable environment<\/strong> for all players, both live or online<\/a>. The boot camp saw novice women players learn gameplay skills that translate to real world success including:<\/span><\/p>\n