PokerStars Becomes Women Who Code Organization's First Gaming Partner

PokerStars has partnered with Women Who Code (WWCode) to increase female participation in the game. The online poker giant will join WWCode’s community partner program as its first gaming partner and will appear in the organization’s newsletters, social media posts, blog updates and events.

Created to inspire and support women in technology careers, WWCode is an international not-for-profit organization that aims to improve gender equality across multiple industries. In addition, it supports diversity and inclusion programs to foster pathways for female professionals into leadership positions within companies.

“We are proud to officially become Women Who Code’s first gaming partner and recognize the same values ​​and desire to inspire women to excel in their technology careers,” said Rebecca McAdam Willetts, Associate Director of Public Affairs for the Group at PokerStars.

She added: “Together we have a vision of a world where women are proportionately represented as technical leaders, executives, founders, VCs, board members and software engineers.”

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With this announcement, PokerStars reiterated its commitment to enhancing diversity and “always promoting an inclusive environment while celebrating, respecting, valuing and supporting differences”.

Among its efforts in this area, the company highlighted its ‘Nossas Vozes’ community; a platform launched on International Women’s Day 2021 where women in poker can offer their unique insights.

PokerStars also underscored its continued effort to engage female poker players by “highlighting” women in the game and the industry at large, offering exclusive content, special giveaways, events and promotions.

Willetts concluded: “At PokerStars, we are allied with all the amazing women in the industry. Bet on yourself, join our team and make your next chapter the best ever. Remember, just two words – I’m in.”