This points to the fact that soon poker in Russia must become a considerable part of the gambling industry. The increased numbers of poker tournament participants show that significantly more new players have appeared. If the demand exists then the development of the poker industry is assured.
On-line poker has developed at an impressive pace. More than 50 million people are actively players in casinos and on-line casinos, among them the rate of poker players is high. According to specialist research 15-20 percent of all players in on-line casinos are Russian-speaking, and many are poker fans.
Nevertheless, an impersonal game losses its core value. Nothing can compare to the scarcely noticeable tremor of cards in hands and the carefully hidden excitement of players. That`s why live poker is so attractive.
In Russia, poker popularity has not reached world level though the background for the increase exists. EELEX 2007 takes on changing this and leading poker into a super games class as well as stirring up wide audience interest.
That’s how the idea began, to hold a poker tournament within EELEX 2007, which will get together representatives of the poker industry and fans of the game from different parts of the world.
Poker has been experiencing a boom in many countries of the world. Now its time for Russia to experience the charm of this exciting game. There is no doubt that many people will like it. EELEX 2007 is a chance to discover poker and its future in Russia and make useful contacts in this area.