A bearded man is going viral after taking first place in a women's poker tournament in Florida. David Hughes was allowed to compete under anti-discrimination rules, which state Florida casinos must allow men to enter women's events.
Deltona, Florida, native David Hughes entered the $250 buy-in"Ladies No-limit Hold’em" event at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and won, according to a report.The event, which had 83 entries, was part of the casino's"Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown," and Hughes walked away with $5,555 in winnings, the report noted.
Hughes is described as a"70-year-old bearded man," and he was allowed to compete under anti-discrimination rules, which state Florida casinos must allow men to enter women's events."Playing the @WT ladies event today, and Dave here is the only man. ," professional poker player Ebony Kenney tweeted.While we appreciate the dead money, I really wish men would get what these events stand for.Let’s get him. pic.twitter.
"It's a real issue that people are taking advantage of in many different areas, including sports, prisons, and changing areas. This has lead to some horrific repercussions ," Carrel tweeted.2) It pokes fun at the idea that anybody can identify as a woman and be allowed to enter women's spaces. It's a real issue that people are taking advantage of in many different areas, including sports, prisons, and changing areas. This has lead to… https://t.co/EKgnPgU9sO"It does suck that it comes at the expense of the women's only space. I wouldn't do it, even though I probably share the same criticisms. Female only spaces in poker are really needed. Mixed poker can often be absolutely horrendous environments for women to be a part of.
In 2009, former World Series of Poker Champion Abraham Korotki won a $300 buy-in event in Atlantic City.
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