Sunday, November 30, 2008

Texas Poker Stars: Download Texas Holdem Poker

By Yuri Pokskert

In the poker business, we all have witnessed massive growth over the last few years. Poker business people have made good profits during this boom in the industry. We will show you the ways people are being successful in the poker industry.

First, let's examine why poker has exploded. We can conclude that there were three distinct events that worked together to cause the increase in poker activity. Alright, listed chronologically, these are the events that led to the growth in poker.

We start in 1994 when poker player Henry Orenstein invented, and patented, the equipment for the "hole card cam". This allows viewers to see the hole cards of all of the players when watching televised poker. The first appearance of this invention occurred in 1997 on an English poker telecast.

Poker had been on TV since the 70's, but no one was watching. This was because not having the knowledge of what the players were working with, you were guessing what the players tactics were. This new innovation made poker on television very addictive.

The next thing that was integral in leading us to the poker boom was the arrival of internet poker. The original internet based poker room began in 1998. People are now able to play poker in the tranquil environment of home. Web based poker action will see a growing player base as poker players became comfortable with this new poker format.

Now we're ready for the last development that ultimately led to the poker explosion. When Chris Moneymaker beats some of the top pros in the game to win the world series of poker Main Event in 2003, we see poker explode. Getting his seat by winning a $40 satellite at an online poker site, then winning the grand daddy of all poker tournaments, sets off this unique boom.

The combination of the hole card cam drastically adding to the number of people watching poker on TV, and the build up of internet poker rooms increasing the player base, positioned the poker industry for the "Moneymaker" effect. With the world seeing an internet, rookie, win the biggest tournament in poker, people flocked to the tables in huge numbers.

The explosion we see produces a lot of potential money making opportunities for aggressive entrepreneurs. There are many ways to get rich in poker. The vast majority of these opportunities are internet based. Here are a few of the businesses you could succeed with in the booming poker world.

Those with the skill are now trying to be successful professional poker players. A good number of people have gotten very wealthy finding poker players for the online poker rooms. Poker strategy books can be great money makers.

Businesses are producing software applications that help online players to study their own play from the information gathered from their past play. Some entrepreneurs have started their very own online poker rooms. You will find various poker leagues taking place at bars and meeting rooms just about everywhere.

This are a few, but by no means all, of the various opportunities that people have found to cash in on the rapid expansion of poker. Operating a poker opportunity from the internet seems to be the most promising. The future for poker still looks bright, and the chance to make big money is availiable for anyone willing to take action. - 16887

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