Let's be clear, this is not a list of the best women poker players. This list tries to capture the women who live at that strange intersection of poker and pop culture. Some of them are poker players. Some of them are just associated with poker. But collectively, they're the most talked-about women in the game. So sit back, enjoy the list -- and let the debates begin.

10. Isabelle "No Mercy" Mercier

The striking Canadian known for her intense stare began working as a blackjack dealer at the Casino de Montreal while earning a law degree from the University of Montreal. The 32-year-old holds two law degrees and represents Poker Stars.

9. Tila Tequila

The Queen of MySpace and star of MTV's "A Shot At Love With Tila Tequila" used her celebrity status and business savvy to make her mark in the online gaming scene with the creation of TilaCasino.com.

8. Erica Schoenberg

Nicknamed "The Poker Babe," Erica is a no-brainer for our list. The Team Full Tilt member is a former model, personal trainer and professional volleyball player who began her gambling career playing blackjack after receiving professional training from a member of the renowned MIT Blackjack Team. She was also the first person to represent the online poker room, Mansion Poker.

7. Evelyn Ng

A Bodog professional who formerly represented PokerStars, the 32-year-old Canadian got her start as a professional blackjack and poker dealer in Toronto at the age of 17. She gained world poker fame when she scored an impressive second place at the World Poker Tour in 2005, beating out Annie Duke and Kathy Liebert to the tune of $250,000.

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