Poker.co.uk

Poker Info
DATE: May 27 2012
TIME :

Poker.co.uk - Poker news archive

The Gambling Network

Poker.co.uk - Poker News Archive

Saturday 17th May 2008

Is Poker Becoming The New Social Network Of The Internet?

As more and more people choose to pit their wits against each other on the internet it seems that online Poker is fast becoming the new Social Network success of the internet. While it will never compete with the likes of MySpace and BEBO, there is a growing worldwide population who are in regular touch via chat rooms and forums. So how does it work?

It seems that more and more people are willing to share their tricks and tips for online Poker with many others who are just starting out in the game. The creation of this online community has assisted in the increased take up of the sport with more and more people being introduced each day. It can often be frightening for a first time player to play online, what is the etiquette, how long should you take or even the basic controls. By taking away much of the stigma attached to these actions it has given many the confidence to move online.

Due in the main to the growth of the internet, Poker has become on of the most popular sports on the planet and with more and more people joining each day there seems to be a lot more growth to come.

Source: gambling_CMS_tmark938

Discuss this story in the Poker Forum. Last 5 Posts:
Saturday 26^th May, 2012: WSOP Fantasy Draft 2012
Saturday 26^th May, 2012: New Bap - Day 3
Saturday 26^th May, 2012: Party Poker and William Hill (iPoker) BAP
Saturday 26^th May, 2012: Brag Thread! Post your greatest wins (online or live) here.
Friday 25^th 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.