Texapoker Becomes the Official Poker Sponsor of the Queen’s Squad!

Texapoker, the leading poker tournament organizer in France and Italy, founded by Apo Chantzis, and the Queen’s Squad, Europe’s first professional women’s poker team, founded by Cécile Ticherfatine, are pleased to announce their partnership.

Texapoker is now the official poker sponsor of the Queen’s Squad for multiple years, convinced by Cécile Ticherfatine’s project to encourage women in poker and make the game more attractive to a female audience.

Cécile Ticherfatine’s statement: "I am happy and proud that my players have Texapoker as a sponsor. I want them to showcase all their talent at the tables, and there is no better support than being backed by the best poker tournament organizer. I would like to thank Apo and his entire team for their immediate interest in this project and their willingness to support it in the long run. This is the beginning of a great adventure together."

Apo Chantzis’ statement: "Because poker is a passion, and I consider it a sport, I am delighted to support such an initiative that opens tournament poker to greater diversity. I look forward to seeing the Queen’s Squad at all our major events."

Find the Queen’s Squad in France at Texapoker’s major events (WSOP Circuit, FPO, UDSO, Grand Prix, French Championship) throughout the year, starting with the Hendaye Poker Tournament at Casino d’Hendaye from March 5 to 9, followed by the WSOP Circuit from April 10 to 22 at the Pasino Grand in Aix-en-Provence.

About the Queen’s Squad

The Queen’s Squad is the first professional women’s poker team, founded in 2025 by Cécile Ticherfatine, a professional player and the number one French tournament player. In addition to VIP member Clémence Castel, two-time winner of Koh-Lanta, and ambassador Jeanne Jaeger, the 2025 Queen’s Squad includes Sarah Ramirez, Victoria Ailloud-Zoccali, Coralie Sferrazza, Marion Auneau, Mijon Lybliamay, and Anne-Sophie Noto.