Do Women Play Poker Differently Than Men?

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I read an article that suggests that women play poker completely differently than men.

For example, the article suggests that women are more patient, less ego-driven, play a tighter game, less impulsive, and more risk-averse.

I also read somewhere on CC recently where someone suggested (was he kidding?) that women love a good drawing hand.

I know it's not good to generalize, but I had never really thought about the differences between the sexes before. I always look at a player as a player, but maybe this is not true for everyone, perhaps especially not for live poker, where female poker players may often have to "prove" themselves to their male colleagues.

What are your thoughts?

Article source: http://genyplanning.com/2013/07/17/why-women-make-better-investors-and-texas-holdem-players/
 
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I think that the must women play tide, but you have some loose agressive players like Vanessa Selbst.
 
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I think that the must women play tide, but you have some loose agressive players like Vanessa Selbst.

I think we can put vanessa on mans side...

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I think we can put vanessa on mans side...

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You can put her where you want,but she is one of the best tournament player.
That my friend you can not take her away.:mad:
 
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In theory they really shouldn't play different. Most women who are interviewed on this subject always feel that the men in the game underestimate them and think they are intimidated.
Perhaps certain female players do feel intimidated in a male dominated game and as a result play weaker and tighter but I never think it's a good idea to generalise
 
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You can put her where you want,but she is one of the best tournament player.
That my friend you can not take her away.:mad:

Yeah she/he is indeed great LAG player

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That is a tough question to ask i think male or female everybody plays differently! Yes women can be tight passive but so can men... It has been said but look at Vanessa Selbst!
 
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Yes, they play it better. That's what I always tell me wife. ;)
 
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I think they tend to play more conservatively, but now there are a lot of women that play aggressively and I guess that's the trend.
 
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Man or woman, my only question is: How much do you have left?

I'll figure out how you play for myself.
 
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I do not think it matters if you're male or female, or at least not very much .... WAY more style and attention, however, each player is different ....... well if we refer to male and female ... . psychology says that they are attentive to detail and perspective overall men not more ....now depends on how we use these qualities
 
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I find this topic hilarious. Since the dawn of time man has tried to figure out women and you think you will get the answer out of this thread, lol good luck. We will never give up our secrets :bootyshak
 
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most wowan play tight aggresive although some of them play more loose aggresive. not that many though.
 
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Hmm i think most womans are eithrr lag or tp

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I find this topic hilarious. Since the dawn of time man has tried to figure out women and you think you will get the answer out of this thread, lol good luck. We will never give up our secrets :bootyshak

Haha, I think ya kinda proved that with last night's gold. Kudos!!!
 
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Well, I just played in my second ladies tournament. There is a difference in play, but I don't think I would consider the overall play much worse then how men play. There were women of all skill levels, and the only reason I would consider the play worse then the average man at the same skill level is because women aren't as aggressive.

And once I read the article, the author nailed the difference between how men and women play. However, the assumption that playing more cautiously makes a better poker player isn't necessarily true. They will make more folds and last longer, but that isn't the same as making big scores. I used that to my advantage, because some well timed aggression won me pots where my opponent had the best hand.

When I first sit down at a table, people do not assume that I will be a good player. After playing a few hands, I'm treated with the respect of a decent player. However, my opponents clearly are not aware of the plays I am capable of, they definitely don't realize how good my skill level is. And this is perfectly fine with me!!

Anyone that underestimates a female poker player is giving her an advantage, and I will always take advantage!!
 
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On the positive side were several things, the joy that women bring to a place is always different, always generates a better mood. The commitment also in their activities, meetings seems to be different. Man always has a stronger ego than the woman, and women generally play more conservatively.
 
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Yeah she/he is indeed great LAG player

:rolleyes:

I think the type of player a woman is depends on her playing experience and level of interest in the game, same as for a man. Aggression in poker is learnable and doesn't require an abundance of testosterone; just an understanding of why and when it works (game theory, ICM etc).

A more interesting question to me is: how do men change their game in general when women are at the table, and how do women exploit that?
 
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However at the Poker table a lady play very good. But the top ranked players in poker games that have serious player rankings are mostly men.
 
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However at the Poker table a lady play very good. But the top ranked players in poker games that have serious player rankings are mostly men.

Well thats maybe because there are 90% of players are male :) how many pro females you know? 6? 7?
In my country i didnt yet see any woman plays poker :)
Maybe because its still taboo

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Ofcourse. As with everything else in life, men and women think different.
It's the story of life buddy.
 
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Women play in different underwear to most, but not all, of the men
 
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Loving this. Happy wife, happy life? :D
I say that to my wife too. Only problem ... She is better.
I find this topic hilarious. Since the dawn of time man has tried to figure out women and you think you will get the answer out of this thread, lol good luck. We will never give up our secrets :bootyshak
Sort of figure that. Even after 20 years ... I have been know to still get it all wrong.
my opponents clearly are not aware of the plays I am capable of, they definitely don't realize how good my skill level is. And this is perfectly fine with me!!
This is why I have trouble winning against my Wife.
 
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