Vanessa Kade

Vanessa Kade is a professional poker player and influential figure in the world of poker. Her strategic acumen and dedication to a game she loves have propelled her to some remarkable milestones, most notably in March 2021 when she claimed an unforgettable victory in the record-breaking Sunday Million Anniversary tournament on PokerStars for $1,500,000. 

Vanessa also has over a $1,000,000 in live cashes, including a fourth place finish in the 2022 Wynn Millions Main Event for $527,000 and a hatrick of PokerGo Highroller final tables in the Summer of 2022. These results helped to propel Kade to the #1 spot in the Global Poker Index women’s rankings. 

Hailing from British Columbia, Canada, Vanessa excelled at math and science as well as the arts and music in her youth. She also played many sports including softball, gymnastics, martial arts, figure skating, swimming and dance. She still has a passion for learning new skills which has lead her to get her advanced license in scuba diving, and recently take up archery.

Vanessa was previously a producer in video games, working for some of the industry’s best, including BioWare, Disney, and Lucas Arts. Her impressive journey in poker started in her early twenties when she cut her teeth in live cash games before moving into the tournament arena, both live and online.  

An engaging online personality, she has always shared her poker expertise and captivating experiences on various platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Twitch. Her genuine and charismatic persona has fostered a devoted following of aspiring players and fans, who find inspiration in her extraordinary journey.

Vanessa is passionate about travel above all else, having moved to New Zealand at 16, lived several years in Singapore traveling all over South East Asia, and is still pursuing adventures all over the world. She is currently travelling the poker circuit, playing high stakes live tournaments which has recently included Brazil, Barcelona, The Bahamas, Monaco, Las Vegas, LA, Florida and more.

Beyond her poker success, Vanessa is a shining advocate for gender equality and diversity within the industry. Her outspoken nature and tireless efforts to raise awareness about the challenges faced by women have garnered immense respect and admiration. Her unwavering commitment to promoting inclusivity within the community has solidified her position as a respected figure.

Vanessa has also talked openly about her weight loss journey, losing over 100lbs after being diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. She is single and resides in Kelowna, British Columbia with her beloved cat Cero.

– Written by ChatGPT + David Lappin