- 2023 saw a spike in live poker and the rise of GGPoker over PokerStars.
- Expect more online qualifiers for live tournaments, boosting participation.
- AI to enhance player training and responsible gaming, but raise bot concerns.
- Portugal may welcome a new online poker network, expanding player pools.
- Flutter might unify its online poker platforms for streamlined operations.
In our previous installment, we predicted ten developments in the US online poker industry for 2024. Now, we turn our attention to the rest of the world, contemplating what lies ahead.
Before delving into our predictions, let’s recap the highlights of 2023. It was a year marked by a surge in live poker participation, with record-breaking attendance worldwide. Online poker platforms rushed to add popular mystery bounty format to their offerings.
GGPoker solidified its dominance over PokerStars, achieving five-figure cash game traffic. The industry saw the launch of new startups, and withdrawals from certain markets, and Ontario celebrated one year of regulated online poker. A new poker TV show debuted. Operators implemented significant software upgrades, and some streamlined their game offerings.
With an eventful 2023 behind us, we eagerly anticipate another big one ahead.
