| Posted by: BoTY at October 25, 2005, 11:45 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
I taught a woman the rules of texas holdem in roughly three "run-through" hands. Yet I've been trying to teach my flatmate for about 2 weeks now.
Have played a couple females at our home tournaments and they were bloody solid players.. Suppose is like pool when you go easy on them then get your ass handed to you.
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| Posted by: AK Slick at October 25, 2005, 11:33 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
It's an interesting topic. There is no doubt that there are sociological and biological differences between the genders. Men obviously have higher levels of testosterone, and that can lead to more aggressive behavior. I think that has a little to do with it. Poker, particularly NL, frequently rewards those that take risks. Males also have higher scores in mathematics on standardized tests. That doesn't mean that some females do no have great mathematical abilities. Just, in general, males have an advantage.
And if males are not considered superior poker players, why would there be separate events for women? I wish they would eliminate the separate events. Women can and will do as well as men some day. There are others strengths they have that can make up for any genetic disadvantages. BTW, the highest ever recorded IQ score was by a women named Marilyn Vos Savant.
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| Posted by: juiceeQ at October 25, 2005, 6:46 am | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
That is so cool Bill! Is she the one with the mic who does the play-by-play? And are we going to see you on the WPT one day soon?
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| Posted by: Bill_Hollorian at October 24, 2005, 3:41 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Linda Johnson won a gold bracelet in 1997. She won the Razz event. She is the lady you see walking around the final tables on WPT every week, and is known as the irst lady o poker.
I have played poker with Linda on numerous occassions. Linda is kind, and generous. At the poker table she is kind, generous, and a killer.
Linda is a personal friend, and in my humble opinion one of the best players in the game.
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| Posted by: juiceeQ at October 23, 2005, 6:20 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
FourDogs, that rings pretty true for me. There is no way I could get through an entire book all about the ins-and-outs of playing poker. The statistics, odds, etc. would bore me to absolute tears...hell I might even end-up throwing myself off a cliff. I do enjoy watching on TV from time-to-time, however. But it is true that a man's brain is usually built for more analytical thinking, that's why you guys looooove all that odds crap and why they make a stat for everything in sports (especially football it seems)! ("Who picks their nose more in a game?" "What's the percentage of using his left hand s. his right hand while doing so, and how many times do they score after he has done so?") While women are more intuitive, because our brains are geared for multi-tasking and communication. But that doesn't mean one or the other is better: I'm w/ Dave on this one. I don't like to type-cast or generalize anyone.
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| Posted by: Dorkus Malorkus at October 23, 2005, 6:16 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by Four Dogs
I record WPT; she records Survivor and Tommy Lee goes to college.
These all have similar educational alue as far as poker is concerned.
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| Posted by: Four Dogs at October 23, 2005, 6:01 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
My wife plays as much or more than I do but she'd never be caught dead reading a poker book. I carry outs charts and stat sheets in my back pocket to read while I'm in traffic; she listens to music. I record WPT; she records Survivor and Tommy Lee goes to college. I think men like to fiddle with the nuts and bolts while women just enjoy the interaction.
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| Posted by: madowls at October 23, 2005, 5:18 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
In reply, if it hasn't already been said, I've found that the worst players are male - but not sure about the best.
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| Posted by: juiceeQ at October 23, 2005, 3:41 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by twizzybop
What is the highest ever finish by a woman in WSOP final
A few 1st place finishes... One in particular that I can remember.. there are others but Annie Duke in Omaha.. she won the whole she-bang
WSOP isn't just limited to only texas hold-em.
What about Jennifer Harmon, or Kathy Liebert (can't stand her)? I'm pretty sure they've won some bracelets (just not for NL Holdem). Plus, have you seen the Ladies Night WPT tourney? I'm pretty sure there are some success stories there as well. I was watching Ladies Night III last night, and they were saying that women only represent about 5% of the field in these big tournaments...so it is just shear numbers that have prevented a big win.
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| Posted by: Dorkus Malorkus at October 17, 2005, 3:40 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
I don't really care whether someone sitting at my table is male, female or martian (as long as they're not martians with telepathic powers or something).
All I will say is that I've seen the occasional Ladies Nights they run on Live At The Bike, and the 2 Ladies Night WPTs, and the play was pretty awful in all of them.
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| Posted by: F Paulsson at October 17, 2005, 9:12 am | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
I have no idea if women are better or worse off genetically in poker than men (I don't see why they should be), but speaking on a much more general level, if your opponents are stupid enough to make the mistake of pigeonhole you for whatever reason ("women are afraid to call raises", "Europeans are tight", "Americans are fish", "young players are overly aggressive", "Swedish chicks are hot") then you're immediately at an advantage. A person who uses a "read" on a player that isn't based on how they play will make more mistakes than they would have otherwise.
/FP
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| Posted by: Alon Ipser at October 16, 2005, 9:31 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by twizzybop
What is the highest ever finish by a woman in WSOP final
A few 1st place finishes... One in particular that I can remember.. there are others but Annie Duke in Omaha.. she won the whole she-bang
WSOP isn't just limited to only texas hold-em.
If I remember right she turned down playing in the womens only tourny to play this Omaha tourny because it payed more money
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| Posted by: VoodooDoll at October 16, 2005, 8:52 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
I'm a woman too. And I'm pretty sure that women are even better at poker than men.
When browsing the internet I've found an article on feemale poker players.
http://www.launchpoker.com/poker-rul...oker-blondes-/ (there are also some links to feemale players profiles - it will encourage you for sure.
Then think of what TJ Cloutier once said about Clonie Gowen - “She plays pretty damn good” .
btw, hope you're not blonde... Though if you are... I didn't mean to hurt you
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| Posted by: twizzybop at October 14, 2005, 4:40 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
What is the highest ever finish by a woman in WSOP final
A few 1st place finishes... One in particular that I can remember.. there are others but Annie Duke in Omaha.. she won the whole she-bang
WSOP isn't just limited to only texas hold-em.
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| Posted by: KillerKat at October 14, 2005, 4:15 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by robwhufc
I hope you meant to say heed. If not, can you conduct your dirty talk in private
Lmao, yes that was what I meant to say.....
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| Posted by: robwhufc at October 14, 2005, 4:03 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by KillerKat
Tenbob take head!!!!!!!!!
I hope you meant to say heed. If not, can you conduct your dirty talk in private
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| Posted by: IrishDave at October 14, 2005, 4:00 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by tenbob
No no Dave the kinky little minx is serious........She's into that sort of thing really ........
Thank you Bob, that isual in my mind has made my day - you're a ery lucky fella I might add...
Quote: Originally Posted by cwp7903
Thank you for all the input. I'd just like to add on the whole respect issue. I personally give more respect to females. I find that they're more patient and more of a controled player
Only one real problem with your comment and that is respect must be earned and not given. Applying any type of stereotype is a dangerous thing as I was serious when I said gender didn't exist at the poker table. I am facing opponents that want to take my money - nothing more or less...
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| Posted by: KillerKat at October 14, 2005, 3:55 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by IrishDave
Bob, when my better half speaks to me this way I am generally in ery serious trouble. May I suggest stowing away on a freighter bound for far away shores...
Tenbob take head!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted by: robwhufc at October 14, 2005, 3:46 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by tenbob
No no Dave the kinky little minx is serious........She's into that sort of thing really ........
Yep, he's right. She is.
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| Posted by: cwp7903 at October 14, 2005, 3:32 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Thank you for all the input. I'd just like to add on the whole respect issue. I personally give more respect to females. I find that they're more patient and more of a controled player
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| Posted by: tenbob at October 14, 2005, 3:30 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by KillerKat
Oh darling of course I will . So will I wear the french maids outfit this evening. Would that be appropriate. Anything else, i'm right here for you.........
No no Dave the kinky little minx is serious........She's into that sort of thing really ........
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| Posted by: IrishDave at October 14, 2005, 3:20 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by KillerKat
Oh darling of course I will . So will I wear the french maids outfit this evening. Would that be appropriate. Anything else, i'm right here for you.........
Bob, when my better half speaks to me this way I am generally in ery serious trouble. May I suggest stowing away on a freighter bound for far away shores...
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| Posted by: KillerKat at October 14, 2005, 2:54 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Oh darling of course I will . So will I wear the french maids outfit this evening. Would that be appropriate. Anything else, i'm right here for you.........
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| Posted by: tenbob at October 14, 2005, 2:09 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by KillerKat
But hey, why would anyone be surprised at this, haven’t women always been striving to gain respect and equality in all aspects of life. What’s different about poker!!!
You better have my shirt ironed and the dinner ready tonight when i get home from work babe, I going playing poker with the lads, (we also need a waitress)
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| Posted by: KillerKat at October 14, 2005, 2:07 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Yes I think your right; girls don’t get the respect AT FIRST. We have to prove ourselves first then we gain the respect. Online I never let it known that I am female, only if it is at the end of a game and I’m doing really well, I will drop it in. Just to hurt their egos.
I was playing in a live game lately with guys that I Knew but had never played poker with before. They did not give me any respect as a poker player, reraising my raises with nothing, trying to scare me off. Didn’t work!! But by the end of the night I certainly had gained their respect and dented their ego's. So just play game, and if you deserve it, you will gain respect.
But hey, why would anyone be surprised at this, haven’t women always been striving to gain respect and equality in all aspects of life. What’s different about poker!!!
And to Rob, maybe the reason that there is not many female pro poker players, is because it was predominately a male game. Women were not altogether accepted in the poker c... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: robwhufc at October 14, 2005, 12:56 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
You're probably right Colin, Tiffany Williamson got highest money win, not neccisarily finish. I did read a report which said that half of female players play "socially" online, compared to just a quarter of men. It also said that 30-40% of online players were female.
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| Posted by: colin_147 at October 14, 2005, 11:22 am | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by robwhufc
Do you think women deserve it then? What percentage of poker players are women? (I don't know). What is the highest ever finish by a woman in WSOP final - 15th (Tiffany Williamson this year). I think there is no reason at all why women can't compete at the same level as men at poker, but it's obvious they aren't, so why is that?
Wasnt it Annie Duke in 10th a few years back?? Could be wrong
There are plenty of male players out there that dont take female players seriously and its to the womens advantage
You find a lot of players actually register as female players online, just to sucker male players ina nd take their money
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| Posted by: robwhufc at October 14, 2005, 10:35 am | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by cwp7903
thanks for the credit. but i have to say i think the majority of guys don't give us women enough credit.
Do you think women deserve it then? What percentage of poker players are women? (I don't know). What is the highest ever finish by a woman in WSOP final - 15th (Tiffany Williamson this year). I think there is no reason at all why women can't compete at the same level as men at poker, but it's obvious they aren't, so why is that?
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| Posted by: tenbob at October 14, 2005, 10:02 am | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
Well at our regular game KillerKat and her friend are probably (after me) the most consistant winners, so personally i hate to see girls at the poker table, they will probably bust me !!!!
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| Posted by: IrishDave at October 14, 2005, 1:24 am | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
You'll quickly find out that some of the most active members and players that we have are women. Don't expect any mercy at the tables as gender doesn't exist in a poker game. Look forward to seeing you in our events...
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| Posted by: cwp7903 at October 14, 2005, 1:06 am | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
thanks for the credit. but i have to say i think the majority of guys don't give us women enough credit.
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| Posted by: IrishDave at October 14, 2005, 12:47 am | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
We have a lot of ery active women players here and it doesn't bother us a bit. In fact we're almost done with our first Guys s Gals challenge. The guys are currently leading but it's still anybody's match...
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| Posted by: cwp7903 at October 13, 2005, 11:53 pm | | Topic: Females in Poker Forum: Card Chat |
I am a female poker player. I would like some feedback on how other players feel about that. And do you think it is an advantage or a disadvantage if the other players now I'm a girl?
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