INTERNATIONAL MOTHER’S DAY - International Federation of Match Poker (IFMP)

Mother’s Day is celebrated on different days and dates around the world, a day when sons and daughters, as well as the odd thoughtful husband, show their appreciation of “mum” by letting her put her feet up, as Dad does the dishes, the kids make breakfast and the dog fetches the TV remote.

Most commonly, Mother’s Day takes place on the second Sunday in May, which makes that today. So, as a tribute to all the poker mothers out there, be they players themselves or simply the loyal parents who cheer on their husbands, sons and daughters from the rail, here’s to you. Have a great Mother’s Day.

Steve Paul congratulated by his sister and mother after reaching the PCA final table.

Susan Lauter hugs her bracelet winning son Michael Mizrachi.

WSOP Main Event winner Jamie Gold gets a hug from his mother.