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04/26/2010		Online Casino Style: News WPT on Facebook
Home History Games News Dictionary		The online social networking site Facebook is an undeniable phenomenon, comparable to few other platforms in this or any other day. That being said, a slew of businesses, and even entire industries are utilizing the popularity of the site as a key tool to grow – with poker finding a very friendly and receptive new market in the youthful population that holds the Facebook world. Though the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act prevents any open betting on a uniquely American platform such as Facebook, the game itself has found plenty of popularity. Poker, through free-to-play games, is one of the fastest growing diversions on the site, hosted by a number of game servers. The application offered by the World Poker Tour brand brings the game of Texas Hold’Em to millions of players every day, players who are even eligible to win prizes with their participation. Customizable avatars allow players to bring their unique personalities to the poker tables, as they sign in and are assigned a free chip bankroll with which to play. Extra chip packages are available for purchase, and players can use their skill to earn achievements and virtual accreditations within the game. The biggest draw to the WPT version of the game (for there are plenty of other poker applications available) is the possibility of winning prizes, which range from official chip sets from the WPT, to gambling trips such as the Boot Camp Battle at Sea cruise. Even a seven night poker trip for two on the Mexican Riviera is listed as a top prize. For beginners, there are tools that help them to learn the game. For experts, some of the leading names in online gambling are contracted to play in four tournaments throughout the year, with a total prize pool of as much as $200,000. Because of the US laws against internet casinos, the prizes are not cash, but rather trips and merchandise, but seem to be serving as plenty of incentive for players to participate.

04/26/2010

Online Casino Style: News
WPT on Facebook

The online social networking site Facebook is an undeniable phenomenon, comparable to few other platforms in this or any other day. That being said, a slew of businesses, and even entire industries are utilizing the popularity of the site as a key tool to grow – with poker finding a very friendly and receptive new market in the youthful population that holds the Facebook world.

Though the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act prevents any open betting on a uniquely American platform such as Facebook, the game itself has found plenty of popularity. Poker, through free-to-play games, is one of the fastest growing diversions on the site, hosted by a number of game servers. The application offered by the World Poker Tour brand brings the game of Texas Hold’Em to millions of players every day, players who are even eligible to win prizes with their participation.

Customizable avatars allow players to bring their unique personalities to the poker tables, as they sign in and are assigned a free chip bankroll with which to play. Extra chip packages are available for purchase, and players can use their skill to earn achievements and virtual accreditations within the game. The biggest draw to the WPT version of the game (for there are plenty of other poker applications available) is the possibility of winning prizes, which range from official chip sets from the WPT, to gambling trips such as the Boot Camp Battle at Sea cruise. Even a seven night poker trip for two on the Mexican Riviera is listed as a top prize.

For beginners, there are tools that help them to learn the game. For experts, some of the leading names in online gambling are contracted to play in four tournaments throughout the year, with a total prize pool of as much as $200,000. Because of the US laws against internet casinos, the prizes are not cash, but rather trips and merchandise, but seem to be serving as plenty of incentive for players to participate.