Growth of poker series coming from outside the United States
Posted on July 10th, 2008 by admin
LAS VEGAS — An influx of foreign players has helped the World Series of Poker increase its numbers this year even as general visitation and gambling numbers have declined in Las Vegas.
Tournament spokesman Seth Palansky said Wednesday that the series attracted more players from other countries than ever before, giving it a boost despite a weak U.S. economy.
A record number of people have played in the 55-event, 47-day poker series, despite a general decline in gambling revenues. Clark County, which encompasses the Las Vegas Strip casinos, was down 3.7 per cent from last year through April, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
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