why is poker on tv so popular?
477789
There are a lot of sports fans out there that also gamble. So it is like watching a sports event because they use stradegy and cunning just like in other sports and people have dreams of winning all the money. And for me it is to gain tips on how to improve my game.
368385
I don't remember ever watching it but I have heard of it and from what I have heard it was funny.\nI don't think it was very popular though and unless its just something that tons of people want to watch the network will put other things on instead so they can earn more money.
373819
PLay poker professionally
981909
well the advancement in television technology has assured that many more people watch cricket. People who are thousands of miles away from the venue of the match can watch the match, with all the tiny details. New features like the hawkeye have proved to be very useful. Cricket has certainly been made more enjoyable.
665230
I have friends that have played Poker at the Atlantis Hotel in Nassau... you could check it out.
624825
Random Payouts. Psychologically your mind knows that the next hand, the next spin COULD be the BIG WIN. Some people get so into it that they are SURE they will hit big on the next spin, or the next hand, So sure that they can't put it down. That is when it becomes a habit like alcoholism or drugs. Gambling can be a gamblers cocaine!
1169490
Gamble- play poker hours of fun!
716800
Honestly, Gambling is probably a big reason as to why its so big. That and a lot of people like to watch college basketball and football to see who will be in the NBA and NFL respectively in the next couple of years. College baseball has a low  viewer rating because those players still have to rise up through all of the minor leagues before making it to  MLB.
664974
People don't go to hell for playing poker. People go to hell because fail to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.\n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.chick.com/information/general/salvation.asp
1181020
to some guys..thats everything to them..gambaholics..me..i'd play some poker like on the weekends with the homies or something..its fun sometimes..if i win lots of money : ) \nbut no thats not everything to all guys..just some..and im not one of those guys haha
552727
Honestly... I am. lol But for a professional poker player, I love Phil Ivey. He's so awesome, and he's sexy. Also Doyle Brunson, of course. And for a female I like Jen Tilly.
298155
Not sure what the allure is in other countries, but here in the U.S. most televised sports contain more action.  Few other sports can run the entire game with only one score. OK, hockey is like that, but there's more action without scoring than in soccer.  Soccer is gaining in popularity here, but don't look for it to bump any mainstream sports off the tube in the near future!
796597
For fun and free poker, I recommend www.worldpokersite.com.\nThere is no money involved, and it strictly for fun.\n\nThey have Texas Hold'em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha, and various tournaments.  They have fixed, pot, and no limit tables.\n\nThey have a great poker lobby. You can see your buddies online. You can chat and send messages to each players. You can also create your own poker blog and share photos, music, and video.\nYou can listen to music while you play poker.\n\nIt's a great environment and you get to meet people from around the world.  It's fun and free, yet challenging since they have different types of tables with different skill levels to challenge you.\n\nGood luck
970812
I've only played Blackjack once - can you say perfect 21 seven times in a row ??? Has to be beginners luck !! So I like it too - then I also like poker and Texas hold 'em.... Bull sh*t is good too...
325392
advertising sponsors.  Game shows are the cheapest shows to produce.  There's only one set, and minimal on-air talent.  All the prizes are donated.  For cash prizes, it's all from commercials.
1102463
What you are experiencing could be due to licensing rules, or it might be a temporary blackout.  Unfortunately, the power of money is stronger than the desire of the viewers.
20806
because tv on dvd is really popular right now & a lot of people are buying shows.  plus they couldn't really put them on dvds when the shows first aired.\n\ni think a lot of people regularly watch reruns of these shows on nick at nite and on other channels.