The year 2025 was historic for women’s poker, with top female players earning prize money totaling millions of dollars. The top 10 is dominated by players from the United States and Canada, while Europe is represented by Spain and Poland. Here is the list of players with plenty to celebrate.
1. Kristen Foxen (Canada) – $4,653,003
Kristen Foxen enjoyed an exceptional season, cementing her position among the best poker players in the world. The Canadian’s prolific winnings allowed her to climb not only the 2025 rankings but also the all-time women’s money list, making her the richest woman in poker history.
This achievement was fueled by a strong finish at the Triton Super High Roller Series, where she earned over $1.1 million—one of the biggest results of her career. Throughout the year, she collected multiple titles and final-table appearances on the PokerGO Tour, along with deep runs at major WSOP festivals, often outperforming fields boosted by large prize pools and tournament bonuses.
2. Natasha Mercier (Lebanon / United States) – $1,884,346
2025 was without question the best year of her career. Among her standout results was an impressive run in the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, where she finished sixth for nearly $1.8 million—one of the season’s most significant payouts—securing her second place in the annual rankings.
3. Leo Margets (Spain) – $1,645,058
Leo Margets made history in 2025 by becoming one of the few women to reach the final table of the WSOP Main Event, finishing seventh and earning a substantial payday. Already a veteran of the circuit, the Spanish pro once again proved her skill on poker’s biggest stage.
4. Cherish Andrews (United States) – $1,519,147
The American player enjoyed a top-tier season, highlighted by multiple deep runs and major cashes in high-roller tournaments and prestigious live festivals. Her consistent final-table appearances secured her place among the top five female earners of the year.
5. Sosia Jiang (New Zealand) – $1,427,500
The New Zealander strengthened her reputation as an elite player with several notable finishes in 2025. Strong performances in high-stakes tournaments and international festivals pushed her annual winnings beyond the $1 million mark, reflecting steady year-on-year growth.
6. Meng Ling Lin (Taiwan) – $1,216,170
In 2025, Meng Ling Lin enjoyed one of the most successful seasons of her career, establishing herself as an increasingly prominent figure on the live tournament scene. A series of high-profile performances—often in the decisive stages of events—helped her surpass $1 million in yearly earnings, both in Asia and on the global circuit.
7. Xuan Liu (Canada) – $970,694
During the Triton Poker Series in Montenegro, Xuan Liu achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman to win a title at the prestigious $25,000 WPT Global Slam. Her results throughout the season highlight her experience and ability to dominate elite fields, earning her a deserved spot in the 2025 top 10.
8. Monika Hrabec (Poland) – $946,753
The Polish player impressed with strong performances across major European and international circuits, accumulating nearly $1 million in prize money. Industry experts consider her one of the most solid poker players of her generation.
9. Ebony Kenney (United States) – $922,423
Despite being at the center of controversy related to allegations of using real-time assistance software, Ebony Kenney overcame the situation and secured a place in the top 10 thanks to a series of excellent results in U.S. and international tournaments. Consistent in-the-money finishes and multiple final tables defined her 2025 campaign.
10. Esther Taylor (United States) – $880,434
Esther Taylor rounds out the rankings after a busy year highlighted by a standout performance at WSOP 2025, where she finished third in the Poker Players Championship—one of the most prestigious tournaments on the calendar—earning a significant payout.