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What Women Like About Playing "Live" Poker
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Here it is the 21st century, and the whole poker industry has completely changed. No longer do men
dominate “live” poker games. In fact, you may be surprised to see that a big percentage of poker players
are women. Even in the workplace, women are now considered equal in any job position. That is good news
for everyone because not only does it make for a more challenging work environment, but a spicier poker
game as well.
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I asked a number of women around the world what they liked about playing live poker. It didn’t shock
me as to find out what their answers were. I found that they pretty much enjoy the same things as men
do. Since poker is rapidly becoming a global sport, many countries are putting aside all the chauvinistic
ways women have been “traditionally” treated. Sure, some third-world countries disallow women to play
poker, but that mindset is quickly changing. In fact, it’s very hard for me to understand why a woman
gets “stoned” when she’s caught in public playing poker, or why she has to wear a veil covering her face
if she goes out to a card-room. That is such a barbaric way of thinking! Can’t we, as human beings, stop
all this nonsense?!
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First of all, women just like to have fun when they go out to play live poker. Whether they play at
a casino, charity poker room, or a home game, women enjoy cutting loose as well. Besides that, women
enjoy the pleasure of “beating” their opponents when it comes to playing poker. I can thoroughly understand
why someone would get a rush from that! Let’s face it folks, poker is a fun form of entertainment. With
the entire world going bonkers over this whole “poker craze,” what can possibly be more exciting than
a rip-roaring game of poker?
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Second, women (like men) enjoy winning money. Winning a big pot of cash has to be the biggest heart-beating
experience one could ever feel. Knowing that she has a winning hand brewing, while the pot is building
up, is the best feeling in the world. If one was to compare that feeling with having a sexual orgasm,
I would say they are on equal levels. Winning money is an addicting behavior as well. What better way
to fuel this sort of addiction. Even when someone looses a few hands, it’s those winning hands that are
remembered as fun.
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Finally, women like to be treated with respect when playing live poker. Unlike men, women enjoy dressing
up a little when they go out. The last thing they want is to be treated like some sort of sex object
all the time. They are continually being “hit on” by men for sex, stared at like they are a centerfold
in a magazine, and victimized by men’s stupid little innuendos about sex. Now you can understand why
the majority of women play poker online--all within the comforts of their own home? Who the heck would
want to be subjected to that sort of behavior?
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I’ve personally been involved in many poker tournaments, and I am appalled at men disrespecting women
at these tournaments. Either that is their way of personally intimidating a woman into losing the tournament,
or perhaps it’s their blatant lack of respect for women in general. Whatever the case may be, their comments
and overall attitude toward women are totally inappropriate. Even when they knock a woman out of a tournament,
they say the rudest things. That, to me, is not a very gracious and polite way to act in a poker room.
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So, if you are a man in this world and are playing poker against a woman, do try to keep any disrespectful
attitudes to yourself. Although it is perfectly acceptable to inject a little levity into any game of
poker, directing any rude comments toward a woman is definitely unacceptable. Treat people the same way
you would want to be treated—regardless if they are women or not.
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As I continually advocate for equality in the poker rooms, through articles and tips on my website,
or in my latest book, Chiapelli’s Live Poker Strategies, women have the right to enjoy playing a healthy
game of live poker—anywhere around the world. Poker is the greatest form of entertainment. I get so
excited when I play live poker, watch poker on the television, or read about poker through magazines
and books. Women are no different as well. They really like playing a game of “live” poker.
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Check back every month for different tips on playing live poker.
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