Is Poker Sexist? Doug Polk Sparks Heated Twitter Debate on What Constitutes a ‘Top Player’
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Whether you agree with him or not, you can always rely on Doug Polk to spark a debate. This time, the high-stakes pro has taken aim at CNN and its reference to “top poker player” Maria Konnikova.
Doug Polk has sparked a heated debate after criticizing CNN’s description of Maria Konnikova as a “top poker player.” (Image: Poker Central)
For clarity, Polk has said he doesn’t have a problem with Konnikova, nor does he think she had anything to do with the headline. What he does have a problem with, however, is the definition of a “top” player by certain media outlets.