New Faces in Women's Poker

Poker continues to grow as a game and a sport, and women everywhere are getting more into the game. With the advent of the Ladies Tour portion of the World Poker Tour and other similar events, it is no wonder that women are getting more attention than ever in the game. Players like Clonie Gown, Jennifer Harman and Annie Duke have been joined by fresh faces like Isabelle Mercier, Erica Schoenberg and Evelyn Ng. Newcomers like Deanna Dozier and Shannon Elizabeth, both actresses, show that the game of poker is more woman-friendly than ever, and not just for players. Women have moved into the realm of poker business as well. Tila Tequila, the hot starlet from MTV, has recently opened her own poker room and casino at TilaPoker.com and TilaCasino.com. While some may dismiss this as a blatant cash-in opportunity on poker's popularity, the site does offer serious sign up bonuses and a solid base of poker games.