Key Takeaways
- It is important for regulated operators to support content that points out the downsides of playing on unsanctioned sites.
- The World Poker Tour Championship had another year of declining attendance. PocketFives’ Dan Cypra took to Twitter to ask people why.
- The shift in the type of people that online poker operators are employing to represent their company in promotional activities is the topic of an article by Barry Carter.
3 Really, Really, Really Good Reasons To Avoid Unlicensed Online Poker Sites
The online gaming industry can learn a lot from this type of article from well-known poker author Steve Ruddock. Though the content is designed to be persuasive rather than analytical, the mere existence of content that points out the downsides of playing on unsanctioned sites is a necessary step for those looking to capitalize in regulated markets.
Highlighting the downsides, even though it does not paint a balanced picture of the situation, serves to educate potential customers, alert law enforcement and help provide a more level playing field for the companies following the rules of the governments in which their players reside.
