Teaching the men and women of the San Diego Alzheimer's Association.

LEARN THE GAME. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN!

WHAT IS A POKER POWERED BRAIN?

The Poker Powered Brain is a book based on the 2021 TEDx talk "Why Poker is Good for You and Your Brain" by two-time World Series of Poker Circuit Champion Lena Evans.

Within 24 hours of its launch, the book reached #1 New Release on Amazon's Best Sellers Rank in two categories!

LEARN THE GAME. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN

Since 2009, Lena has taught a program that shares how playing poker can slow brain aging by improving mental acuity, focus, patience, and emotional discipline. She teaches novices how this intellectual sport enhances cognitive skills by improving decision-making, critical thinking, strategic thinking, and fostering a more profound intuition.

Lena Evans is a highly sought after presenter who leads educational sessions and fundraising events for conferences, corporate retreats, retirement communities, charity fundraisers, community centers, women's groups, and senior centers.

THE BOOK

THE POKER POWERED BRAIN

Play the Game. Train your Brain

Within 24 hours of its launch, the book reached #1 New Release on Amazon's Best Sellers Rank in two categories!

In "The Poker Powered Brain," Lena and fifteen world-renowned poker professionals–including four World Series of Poker Main Event Champions, four World Poker Tour champions, six World Series of Poker Hall of Fame inductees, two Women in Poker Hall of Fame inductees, and four WSOP Women's Champions with a combined 44 WSOP bracelets and over $113 million in earnings– reveal how mental acuity, focus, patience, emotional discipline, and knowledge can slow brain aging. They offer a unique perspective on the benefits of poker, particularly its impact on the brain.

Read the book to learn from Patrik Antonius, Lara Eisenberg, Kristen Foxen, Lexy Gavin-Mather, Barry Greenstein, Vanessa Hellebuyck, Phil Helmuth, Maria Ho, Linda Johnson, Bernard Lee, Jeff Madsen, Chris Moneymaker, Brian Rast, Greg Raymer, and Marsha Wolak, with a Foreword by Elliot Roe, an expert in mindset optimization for high performers.

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THE TEDx TALK

CLICK HERE for Lena's Tedx Talk.

NEWS. MEDIA. REVIEWS.

> August 1, 2025
CLICK HERE to read the business life magazine
August article here (page 10): https://heyzine.com/flip-book/c989238e72.html

> June 26, 2025
CLICK HERE to read about our International Business Journal BEST BOOK Award: https://ibjournal.net/the-poker-powered-brain-takes-top-honor-as-best-book-on-brain-fitness/

> June 26, 2025
CLICK HERE to watch the recap video from our PokerOrg Legends Lounge, Las Vegas book signing live appearance: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jO_McR_S5Ok

> June 25, 2025
CLICK HERE to read Lena's PokerOrg Op-Ed: https://www.poker.org/latest-news/lena-evans-how-womens-events-open-pathways-in-poker-adzgN7e3h4B4/

> June 25, 2025
CLICK HERE to read the PokerOrg piece about our book signing in the Legends Lounge: https://www.poker.org/latest-news/meet-lena-evans-and-her-poker-powered-brains-in-the-legends-lounge-aENfA2e7oISY/

> June 6, 2025
CLICK HERE to read Dr. Blevins' piece about Chris Moneymaker's mindset:
https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/poker-tips-strategy/chris-moneymaker-evolved-game

> June 4, 2025
CLICK HERE to read the PokerPro News interview with Lena Evans:
https://pokerpronews.com/lena-evans-on-the-poker-powered-brain-wsop-2025-women-empowerment/

> June 2, 2025
CLICK HERE to read the CardPlayer Lifestyle interview with Lena Evans, and review:
https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/poker/the-poker-powered-brain-lena-evans/

> May 6, 2025
CLICK HERE to read the PokerOrg article about the importance of poker industry growth:
Lena Evans: 'Women are essential to the WSOP's growth and evolution'

> May 1, 2025
CLICK HERE to read the PokerNews article:
Lena Evans Releases New Poker Book The Poker Powered Brain | PokerNews

> CLICK HERE to read customer reviews on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B0DZYZXVGG/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

CLICK HERE FOR INQUIRIES FOR BULK ORDERS, AND TO BOOK LENA AND SELECT COLLABORATORS FOR A BOOK SIGNING AT YOUR NEXT EVENT!

EVENTS HOSTED AND FUNDS RAISED FOR:

• Activate • Bonobo Projec • CHEST Foundation •

• Chicago Poker Classic • City Summit • Drew Brees Foundation •

• Feldman Family Foundation • Illinois Holocaust Museum •

• Junior Seau Foundation • Kids for Peace • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society •

• Movember • ProKids Golf Academy • Rancho Santa Fe Community Center •

• Marshall Faulk Foundation • Rancho Santa Fe Little League •

• Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center • Prince Harry's Sentebale •

• Women's Alzheimer's Movement • Young Men's Christian Association • YMCA •

what people are saying about their experience

MARIA SHRIVER

Founder, Women's Alzheimer Movement

Thank you for helping to create a special bond at our events, where almost all the women were newbies. You make them feel they are on the same playing field and therefore ready to jump in without fear of judgment. You are such a hit, everybody loves you, and it is the fun highlight of the weekend!

SANDY CLIMAN

CEO, Entertainment Media Ventures

The ACTIVATE conference annually brings together 100 of the most innovative and influential people in media, entertainment, and technology. The social highlight of the conference is our poker evening. Lena is the consummate grand master of this amazing evening of poker instruction, tournament play, and gaming camaraderie. We have seen lifelong friendships develop at the poker tables she hosts throughout the evening. An evening of poker with Lena creates moments and memories to cherish!

NEESHA DAVI

Novice Poker Lesson Attendee

You were an absolute pleasure to learn from. Thanks for being so responsive throughout the entire lesson and game, and so attentive and accommodating to all the players questions. Notably, when players needed help with their hands, thanks for being fair, so as not to tell us what to do, but rather, help us to understand our choices!

SHANON SMITH

Producer, Women's Wellness Weekend

Thank you so much for putting together such fun and innovative events! It is such a great way to bring women together and take the intimidation out of playing poker. Your energy is infectious, and we are already booking the next event! Thank you for always helping to make this such a memorable night.

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!

Enjoy this slide show of memories from a variety of events Lena has hosted in some very interesting venues-- including a private jet hangar, a beautiful ski resort in Park City, a beachside resort in Cabo San Lucas, stunning private estates, retail locations, restaurants, hotels, community centers, clubhouses, conference centers, warehouses, retirement communities, garden clubs, senior centers, golf resorts, and even a dance studio!

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