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Online poker chips away at sexual stereotypes |
Women are playing more online poker. According
to the UK's fastest growing poker website, Victor Chandler Poker, it's no longer
just a man's game.
One in six new players joining Victor Chandler Poker is female up from virtually
zero just 2 years ago. The typical female player tends to be between 24 and 35:
she's internet savvy, shops online and has a professional business career.
There are 5 main reasons why women are taking up poker:
Poker is gaining a lot of media attention. TV games shows, high-profile
tournaments and the traditional glamorous portrayal of poker in film and TV.
The increasing number of women who play the game professionally has created some
powerful role models.
The web creates a safe environment. Logging on to a poker website is nowhere
near as intimidating as walking into a male-dominated casino. Good online poker
rooms are moderated, mostly by women.
For new players, there is tons of information on poker rules, ranking of poker
hands and strategies for playing that can be read online without embarrassment.
Games can be played just for fun or for small stakes.
Furthermore, research suggests that women have certain personality traits that
predispose them to be good poker players.
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