Business Cycle Theory & the Poker Boom
As I have mentioned in previous posts, the Poker Boom was mainly caused by the growth of online poker. Monetary Origins of the Poker Bubble Calling the Bluff: The Real “Boom and Bust” of Poker
Poker Boom
Moneymaker & the Poker Boom
For media pundits and outsiders to the world of poker, it was easy to credit Chris Moneymaker as the reason behind the poker boom. He represented the every-man who was playing poker online, and who could dream of a shot… Continue Reading
Gambling with an Edge – Moneymaker Effect
Last week’s Gambling with an Edge podcast/radio show featured a discussion on the “poker boom”, the “moneymaker effect” and growth of the WSOP. For me at least, the most interesting areas for discussion are the causes and effects of the poker boom.… Continue Reading