More and more women are gambling on poker and blackjack sites online, making them the fastest growing demographic of new players.

Although traditionally a macho, male-dominated world, the number of women gambling online has surged over the last three years. Three years ago only three per cent of players online were female – today that figure is 20 per cent.

Playing anonymously online has its appeal for female gamers, as playing at a poker table in real life can be quite intimidating for a new player, particularly for women.

Online poker sites actively promote the concept of "playing in your pyjamas""