The Queen of Hearts

Smaller sites all over discontinued PartyGaming's US players

According to experts, “Real money play appears to have picked up sharply at the poker sites which continue to operate in the US."

This follows PartyGaming’s exit from the US in the face of new anti-gambling legislation, which analysts suggest may have wiped up to 90% off revenues from the online operator's PartyPoker business at a stroke.

The London Guardian also reported that PokerStars, the Israeli-owned group that has signalled its intention to continue in the US, has begun an aggressive recruitment campaign to capitalise on the exodus of rivals.

"In an almost unprecedented promotion, it is offering to double cash in new players' accounts when they sign up. If it has not done so already, the Isle of Man-licensed PokerStars is shortly expected to overtake PartyGaming as the the world's largest poker operator.”

So the smaller, offshore groups are moving in fast – capitalizing on the rapid departure of their bigger counterparts.

The fact remains. There are millions of people who still want to play poker online. And someone WILL cater to their needs. I don’t think they even need tempting sign-up offers and bonuses.

I think they should simply say: You want to play. We’re here. Your old casino is not. Welcome!

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posted by Queen of Hearts @ 06:47