Poker revenues from Party Gaming (2002-2006). The drop off in 2006 is due to the UIGEA.
The ability to play cheaply and anonymously online has been credited as a cause of the increase in popularity of Texas hold 'em
.[1] Online poker sites both allow people to try out games and also provide an avenue for entry into large tournaments (like the World Series of Poker) via smaller tournaments known as satellites. The 2003 and 2004 winners of the World Series No Limit Holdem Main Event qualified by playing in these tournaments.[2][3]
Although online poker grew from its inception in 1998 until 2003, Moneymaker's win and the appearance of televisions advertisements in 2003 contributed to a tripling of industry revenues in 2004.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b Krieger, Lou (July 30 2004). "How Big Can the World Series of Poker Become?". Card Player Magazine 17 (16): 36–38.
- ^ Kaplan, Michael (2006). "People Profile - Greg Raymer". Cigar Aficionado.
- ^ Moneymaker, Chris. "Chris Moneymaker Poker Biography". ChrisMoneymaker.com.
- ^ Cook, Steve (January 12, 2005). "Punters warm to online poker". The Register.
- ^ "Poker History: Online Poker". PokerTips.
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