The reasons for the popularity of poker

Poker is currently extremely popular, with millions of players from all over the globe. Today poker is a mix of money, fashion, the beauty of the game and competition. Poker is enjoyed by players all over the world, and most of those players treat it as a fun and entertainment. However, a some players play poker for living. These players play both on Internet sites and in live tournaments where they can compete for big prizes and fame. Certainly you have come across a live transmission of a poker tournament being held in a casino. The pots can grow really large at these events.

What is the reason of poker becaming so popular? What caused the incredible style? The appeal of poker is due to the belief that nearly anyone is able to play the game, and anyone can seize an opportunity to start playing. Poker is not a difficult game. You can master the rules in only a few minutes. Naturally, if you want to become a pro, you will need to practice a lot, however, all you need is some spare time and a minimal amount of cash to begin. You might have already heard about the London taxi driver who walked away with 385.000 GBP when he ended up 18th overall in the World Series Of Poker tournament. He qualified for it by playing the game on an online poker site. Another famous example is Chris Moneymaker from Tennessee, who, at only 27 years of age, won the tournament and walked away with $2.500.000. Chris was able to play in the World Series Of Poker due to his participation in an online game for which he had to pay $40.00.

The Internet and the ability to play poker online have increased poker's popularity. At any hour of the day or night, you can find hundreds of thousands of players playing poker in online casinos or poker rooms, which makes it an unique game. Why is poker so popular with online audiences? Players can win big money - biggest tournaments with pot over $100.000 are played regulary every sunday. But what matters most is great fun, emotions and satisfaction when we win against another person. In the end, poker is an entertainment.