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New theory explains 80 million pokermania in the States

2004-07-20

New theory explains 80 mln pokermania in the States

According to some recent studies, 80 million Americans play poker game in tournaments, online or just at home. Experts offered many theories in order to explain the stunning explosion of the game's popularity such as celebrity support, televised tournaments, expansion of Texas Hold'em and new opportunities to play poker via internet.

There is another theory regarding poker popularity, reported Onlinecasinonews.com. It connects the rise of poker with the decrease of other games, which were previously seen as `more exciting or glamorous alternatives`.

Howard Schwartz, proprietor of Las Vegas' Gambler's Book Shop, commented: "The dotcom generation loves poker. It gives you a sense of control you don't find in other games. It's a roller coaster with an adrenaline high. Blackjack players have gone to poker because the casinos are breathing down the necks of anybody who counts cards or increases their bets substantially. They're so afraid that these M.I.T. kids are going to take them down for a million dollars a day that they've made blackjack a difficult game to enjoy."

Ben Affleck, a famous poker player, became the most convincing advertisement which enticed people who had nothing to do with poker.

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