For quite some time now poker game has made itself a matter of interesting opinions where the enthusiasts debate over whether it is a game of chance or that of skill. Where some believe it to be a logical and calculative application of math, psychology and memory, a huge part of the Indian population frowns upon it, considering it to be any other game of gambling. Interestingly, due to some indistinct laws relating to poker, there has been an upraise in the number of Indian poker enthusiasts turning towards the online gaming portals for the same.
A handful of passionate poker players have also started their businesses centered on Poker. These innovative businesses pan across various industries but share a common motto of backing poker as a game of skill.
Following are the industries that are immensely benefitting from poker game.
E-commerce industry
With a shift of trends from supermarkets to online portals, E-commerce websites have witnessed a proliferation of liking in poker and are supporting it immensely. There once existed days when the Indian e-commerce market was limited to electronics and gadgets. Nowadays, e-commerce websites look for niche categories for more growth and poker industry is certainly giving e-commerce a boost. With great deals, e-commerce websites are bringing the shopping experience alive for poker players and are maximizing their sales and revenues.
Many poker-dedicated sites also are bringing the industry together and supporting the game big time. Some of the websites offer poker-inspired customization in clothing, deck of cards, accessories etcetera and are a great attraction for poker enthusiasts.
Online-gaming industry
Gaming has always been a favorite pastime for people around the globe. And by giving them the power to interact, challenge and play with other players from around the world at the same time, online gaming industry has grown by leaps and bounds. Poker being a fast, realistic and challenging game in itself gives a lot more rush to the players competing online which is why the industry has also been evolving enormously for quite some time now. This industry is promoting the game of poker as a game that uses the tenets of psychology, game theory and mathematics to tide over the stigma of it being widely seen as gambling.
Online versions of the traditional poker games are now in the list of top grossing games. The advent of smartphone compatible games has made it even more convenient for players to log in and play a poker game on the go.
Over the years, the poker industry has focused on altering the perception that people have had about the game form ages and the acceptance for the game in India has been witnessed. We hope to see more and more people promote and back up this industry in the future.
Fashion Industry
As per records, Poker players have always dressed comfortably to play for long hours. A certain kind of accessory or a part of clothing was used as a disguise to cloak their game from their opponents. This unique idea and style of clothing was noticed by certain brands which later started a whole different clothing line focused on Poker fashion. The materials used are well suited for the long play hours. Not only clothing, but also accessories such as caps and eyewear have taken tremendous inspiration from the game.
The writers are Founders, Big Stack