I think Negreanu lost a lot of fans with that comment, regardless of what their stance is on female/male poker player distinctions.

It is nonetheless a rather interesting discussion; should female poker players compete in separate tournaments, and if not, can anyone then brand themselves as the best female poker player in the world as Duke and others sometime do?

Maybe some of your fellow female poker fans can join in, I'd really like to hear what some of the ladies think about this!

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/david.

It was my favorite player ....... now i prefer Ivey

Kathy Liebert is the best female in my opinion.

Kathy Liebert or maybe Obrestad..?

In all fairness Annie Duke is kind of a giant bitch.

Just sayin.

I think Annie Duke is just outspoken, won't be condescended to, and has personality. I follow her fairly closely and I haven't seen anything that "I" would classify as bitchy. She speaks her mind, but no worse than many of the guys.

I think there should be ladies only tournaments. At first I disagreed, but I've changed my mind. It will help grow the game and so many women would never play if they first had to sit at a table full of men. I'm new to the game (2 years) and only play online, but recently went to a casino. The tournament table was full of men, but I didn't even think about it and sat down. It was not a good experience. Several of them were condescending, snide, and even rude. That is, until I busted out 3 of them. So it could be said that one just has to earn their respect, but it shouldn't be that way. I welcome anyone to the table. (I want their chips!)

I haven't watched Kathy Liebert play, but Obrestad is good, however, she gets noticeably nervous at the table. Let's not forget Jennifer Harman, she's won an awful lot of money playing poker.

Wow I was in the same situation...Negreanu was my favourite but now I like Ivey