The World Series of Poker ladies event in 2010 caused controversy when a few men crashed the party. One of these men said he did it to prove a point: that banning men is reverse discrimination.

Joe Navarro has been studying non-verbal behavior for the past 30 years. Twenty-five of these were spent in the FBI catching spies. Joe is an internationally recognized expert, author, and gifted lecturer, in the interpretation of non-verbal behavior. He is a poker book author  as well as an instructor in the WSOP Academy.  To learn more visit his website at: JNForensics.com for his fabulous writing and insights.  Joe talks to Woman Poker Player Magazine editor,  Maryann Morrison on many things related to women in poker, including whether there is still a place in poker for women’s only events.

Some discussion topics:

So what’s the value of an all-female poker tournament?

How do men change the vibe?

How do women play poker differently among each other versus with men?

Are tells and other poker tricks different between the sexes?

A behavioral specialist and poker players from both sides weigh in. What do you think: should women have their own poker night?

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