The World Poker Tour has added a women - only league and tournament circuit to meet the increase of women in what has traditionally been a male pasttime. The WPT Ladies No Limit Texas Hold'Em tournament circuit will have buy-ins ranging from $300 - $1,500, with 15% of the $1,500 buy-ins going toward Susan G. Komen For the Cure, a foundation dedicated to fighting breast cancer - a top killer of women. Season I starts Jan. 20 at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. The WPTL Championship final table will be broadcast on WPTs new network home - GSN. Tour schedule is:

• Jan. 20 - Borgata Hotel Casino - Atlantic City.
• Feb. 2-3 - Commerce Casino - Los Angeles.
• March 16 - Bay 101, San Jose - Calif.
• March 29 - Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Mashantucket - Conn.
• April 13-14 - Bellagio Ladies Championship - Las Vegas.
• April 25 - Ladies Championship final table.

-Women are a rising force in poker-