Poker.co.uk

Poker Info
DATE: May 24 2012
TIME :

Poker.co.uk - Poker news archive

The Gambling Network

Poker.co.uk - Poker News Archive

Wednesday 29th October 2008

Online poker continues to out perform offline casino operations

Just a couple of years ago when the US authorities banned online poker in the country it was the turn of the offline casinos to take the lead and take the industry forward. However, over the last 12 months we have seen a major shakeup of the industry which has seen offline casino operations struggling from rising costs and reduced attendance numbers. Indeed we have also seen the introduction of a number of smoking bans just to cap the lot!<br /> <br /> During this period online poker has made a real push and the results coming out of the online sector are far more impressive than traditional casino companies. Online poker is back on the map again and seems to be refreshed and regenerated after its time out of the headlines. So what has brought on this resurgence?<br /> <br /> There are two main factors which are the increasing popularity of events such as WSOP and the fact that the US authorities are seriously considering lifting the ban on online poker in the short to medium term. Whether they know they are fighting a losing battle or need the extra income that some kind of regulation may bring is unknown, but the signs are getting better.

Source: gambling_CMS_tmark938

Discuss this story in the Poker Forum. Last 5 Posts:
Thursday 24^th May, 2012: New BAP - 3 nights - let's go!
Thursday 24^th May, 2012: Brag Thread! Post your greatest wins (online or live) here.
Thursday 24^th May, 2012: Party Poker and William Hill (iPoker) BAP
Wednesday 23^rd May, 2012: Ideas for XMAS Party.
Wednesday 23^rd May, 2012: One way poker Swapsies

Poker.co.uk is part of The Gambling Network | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Gamble Aware

Poker.co.uk is operated by InTouch Poker Ltd (hereinafter called the "Company"), a limited liability company with registration number C44236, registered in Malta (a member of the EU since May 2004). The Company’s registered address is at Vincenti Buildings, Suite 623, 14/19 Strait Street, Valletta VLT 1432, Malta. The Company operates the Poker.co.uk online poker room under a provisional license issued and regulated by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority ("LGA") of Malta (issued on 2 December 2008, number LGA/CL3/412/2007). The software used for operating the Poker.co.uk online poker room is licensed from Boss Media Malta Poker Limited. Our services are not available to residents of the United States, US Virgin Islands, US Minor Outlying Areas or Turkey or any other jurisdiction that legally prohibits its citizens from engaging in online gaming.