Global Economy Sags While Online Poker Rages On
Todd | October 1, 2008
As the record bailout package exceeding seven hundred billion US dollars nears a crucial house vote, the financial turmoil has undeniably impacted the global stage. European markets have suffered, Asian markets have suffered, and the US market has been hit hard, especially the housing sector. Families are now scrutinizing every investment and expenditure more carefully.
In stark contrast, the online poker world has seen a surge in activity. The two leading online poker sites have welcomed an influx of new players, defying economic trends and experiencing growth while other sectors struggle.
Online poker thrives amidst global economic turmoil
In September, PokerStars maintained its leadership with an impressive daily average of 18,644 players. The site peaked on September 28th, with 21,340 players engaged in real money games. Full Tilt Poker followed, with an average of 8,039 players daily and a peak of 8,598 on September 17th.
The outcome of the critical US bailout bill will likely influence the economic landscape further. We’ll revisit these figures next month to see how PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker fare in October.
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