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People are more aware of the technological advancement nowadays. They enjoy a faster, better and satisfying effect of products and result of technology. One of the obvious result can be seen through the entertainment industry.

Because of technology in the entertainment industry, online gaming is very famous worldwide. One of which is the game of poker played over the internet or so-called the online poker. The number of poker players dramatically increased because of the online poker. Players do not have to go to casinos and poker rooms to play and to bet especially for those novice players. They just have to sit back, relax and play the game in their own households.

Online poker rooms also allow players to play for as low as 1 cent. Low stakes attract beginners to play and audiences to try out. Some major online poker sites offer huge deal to attract new players. One common offer is an entry to real-life poker tournaments. Players need to join online tournaments called satellites and whoever wins the game gains entry to real-life poker tournament.

Since the game itself is gambling, many online poker players are concerned with fraud. Online poker sites are certified by major auditing firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers to review the fairness of the random number generator, shuffle and payouts for some sites and certified by Kahnawake Gaming Commission. Players' IP address are also checked in order to prevent players at the same household or at known open proxy servers from playing on the same tables.

Safe Port Act, a bill aimed at enhancing security at U.S. ports was officially signed into law on October 13, 2006. Attached to the Safe Port Act was the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act or the UIGEA. This act prohibits sites of online gambling from performing transactions with American financial institutions. It is strictly implemented where some of the large online gaming sites closed down.

The UIGEA has had a devastating effect on the stock value of these companies although some operations have not closed and it is still possible for some American players to sign up for new accounts and play online for real money.

Online poker gaming compared to conventional or in-person gaming is more convenient and inviting. A player does not have to be professional poker player to join tables. Through online poker gaming, each player will not have the chance to read and observe body languages and reactions since they do not sit right across from each other. Online poker players focus more on betting and other non-physical behavior.