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How has poker changed in recent
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The invention of
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) in 1988, or ‘chat room’ as it’s more
commonly known, played a big hand in aiding the introduction of poker to the
online world. Those interested in and able to utilise the software were setting
up chat rooms of their own in order to host and participate in some of the
first online poker games.
The software, when launched, was not done so
with the intention for use by the gaming industry and instead appealed to the
more technologically savvy. There was also no functionality for the exchange of
real currency, meaning the games set up lacked a sense of authenticity.
The introduction of real money to an online poker game didn’t come
about until 1998, when ‘Planet Poker’ was launched. Founder Randy
Blumer has since been credited for his hand in the success and development of
online poker. Launched with the customer in mind, his software was unique and
pioneered the online gaming industry, since at the time of its launch there was
nothing else quite like it. The site gained a strong online following, and with
this came the demand for development of the online poker game. Faced with the
limitations of the internet at the time, Planet Poker was left open to
competitors who soon thought that they could offer a better online gaming
experience.
Poker had by this time moved solely from the inside of
casinos to within the reach of much wider audiences around the globe, and as
internet software developed to meet the demands for more enticement, so too did
the online gaming industry. Ladbrokes.com has kept the consumer focus in mind
and is now offering promotions to customers, alongside guides on how to play.
Adopting already successful formats and teaming these with new ones has made
Ladbrokes a strong contender within the virtual world.
Online gaming
has increased in popularity amongst younger players who do not need to go to
the effort of attending a casino, and are now able to learn gaming from home.
With increased access to software development - and with the saturation of
online gaming at an all-time high - companies such as Ladbrokes face the
challenge of offering a continuously enticing experience in order to please
their consumers. Having recognised the ability of its players, Ladbrokes
offered its new fast-paced poker game, Blaze Poker, designed to match this
skill in an online environment. Joining a large pool of players, Blaze Poker
allows you to play at multiple tables and face different opponents in every
hand you play. Earning loyalty points as you go, it is a rewarding and dynamic
experience born from the need to stand out amongst the ever-increasing online
gaming competition. |
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