Kasey Lyn Mills displaying genuine persona in high-stakes $25,000 Heads-Up tournament setting
Kasey Lyn Mills, a rising star in the world of poker, is preparing for her next big challenge - the National Heads-Up Poker Championship. The event, returning this fall, will see Mills go head-to-head with some of the best players in the game.
Mills' journey to the championship has been marked by a series of victories. In 2024, she won back-to-back WSOP Circuit events and picked up a third victory in January of this year. Her success has reinforced the idea that there are many paths to victory and encourages being true to oneself.
The first round of the championship will see Mills face off against Esther 'E-Tay' Taylor at the PokerGO Studio. This high-stakes duel will be nationally televised this fall on Peacock before it shows up on PokerGO in the spring.
Mills draws inspiration from various poker players, such as Isaac Haxton, Shaun Deeb, Liv Boeree, Victoria (Livschitz), and Kristen (Foxen). However, she emphasizes the importance of being her own "wizard." She has been studying heads-up play with Kevin Rabachow, a heads-up specialist, in preparation for the championship.
In addition to her poker training, Mills is working with a mindset coach to approach the championship with less self-pressure. She aims to show up authentically and play her best.
When asked about the other participants in the championship, Mills views them as "wizards" with unique abilities. She is preparing for a mixture of both studied and recreational players.
Mills recently had a meeting with Rafe Anderson, the CEO of PokerNow, and Mori Eskandani from PokerGO about the National Heads-Up Poker Championship. The details of this meeting are not disclosed, but it's clear that Mills is committed to making the most of this opportunity.
You can follow Mills' journey on X at @PokerMommaa. The National Heads-Up Poker Championship is a $25,000 buy-in event with a potential prize of $500,000 and a boost to her poker profile. It promises to be an exciting showdown, and we can't wait to see Mills in action.
