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ELI5:Why is there a women's poker league?

I can understand why sports leagues like the NBA and the WNBA are separated but why would there be two different leagues for poker.  Aren't they doing the same thing?
gpt
Yes, they are playing the same game.

However, due to the fact that women didn't play poker until very recently (relative to invention of the game) it is an unusual situation to have women play at the same level. 

Poker is a game of aggression, and many of the players are people who take that to a personal level, which societally isn't a typical woman's trait.


That having been said, some of the best players in the world are women. And anyone who doesn't acknowledge that hasn't done their homework.


The only attribute that women MIGHT lack to be great poker players is the expectation that they will.

But, because there is still a gender bias, it is difficult for women to begin playing without the condescension and frustrating treatment by the misogynists in the game. 


So, rather than fight against it, they quit playing. Which is very sad.

By making a Ladies only game, league or tournament, you are allowing women who haven't chosen to buck the system a place to enjoy the game without having to deal with the idiots. Thereby getting the experience and confidence necessary to join the larger game.