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Meet these female players breaking stereotypes in the game of Poker

These women poker players have broken a lot of stereotypes and have made a name for themselves in poker world.

Meet these female players breaking stereotypes in the game of Poker
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P. Divya Rao

Published: 21 March 2020 12:13 PM GMT

When it comes to sports and games, it doesn't differentiate between each other with regard to their genders. It measures talent and that is the only thing required. These women poker players have broken a lot of stereotypes and have made a name for themselves in poker world. Yes, they are beautiful...but it is their brain which will attract you.

Nikita Luther

One of the leading poker players in the country, Nikita is dubbed as the superwoman of the Indian poker world. She has been in this field for the last 10 years and became the first female poker player to win World Series of Poker and also the only female to win the WSOP bracelet in 2018. She ranks number one in the GPI India ladies of 2020.

Nikita Luther( Gutshot) Nikita Luther(Image: Gutshot)

Muskan Sethi

India's first professional poker player who started her journey by learning to play tricks in a game of cards with the help of elders is now one of the more recognisable faces in India. She first played on Facebook and then there was no turning back for her. Coming from a conservative background, it wasn't a cake walk for Muskan to step into this unconventional medium of sport and make it her primary income. In an interview with India Today, she said " Gender doesn't play a role in poker and if anything, women are more respected in this field."

Muskan Sethi (Image: Gutshot) Muskan Sethi (Image: Gutshot)

Minissha Lamba

The name sounds familiar isn't it? Minissha Lamba has been a Hindi movie actress who has been away from the spotlight for a quite a long time now and now we know the reason why. She has turned into a professional poker player and ranks third among the Indian female poker players. She learned it in a Diwali party and since then got hooked to it. She was signed by Adda52 three years ago.

Minissha Lamba (Image: Gutshot) Minissha Lamba (Image: Gutshot)

Suchi Chamaria

A breakout player in the year 2019, Suchi is one of the most talented in the game. She is a student of Aditya Agarwal, Indian poker king and is also married to him. She brings a fresh energy and has been smashing scores both online and offline these past few months. Undoubtedly, she is the next big thing in the world of poker.

Suchi Chamaria( Image: Pokernews) Suchi Chamaria( Image: Pokernews)

Amrita Sethi

Model, a fashion designer and professional poker player, she does everything in her reach. She is a part of Spartan poker team and will be participating in many live tournament this year.

Amrita Sethi (Image: Gutshot) Amrita Sethi (Image: Gutshot)

Also read: Demystifying the art of playing poker

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