While the rise of mobile gaming and online casino NJ has characterised the gambling industry in the last five years, the presence of sports such as poker has dwindled on television.
There are various reasons for this, but despite a relative lull in televised casino action it is interesting to note that stalwarts such as Heartland Poker, the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour have survived programming schedules in the Western community. There is also the suggestion that previously popular shows may also be set to return to the airwaves, and one in particular has got poker fans talking.
According to a recent survey, there is significant interest in a rebirth of the dramatic and extremely well-received High Stakes Poker. The survey in question was hosted by the Game Show Network’s (GSN) YouTube channel, and it appeared to be an attempt by producers to gauge public opinion on the show and determine whether or not it is worth commissioning once again. The response was overwhelming, and this level of demand may well convince the powers that be to restore the show to its former glory.
High Stakes Poker first aired in 2006 and during the poker boom, and it quickly emerged as a favourite among fans and players alike. Featuring a high value cash game, it heralded the birth of some of the biggest names in poker today including record-breaking Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson and Barry Greenstein.
It was particularly revered for the way in which it demonstrated the complexity of cash game play rather than tournament poker, and introduced an entirely new dimension for fans and followers alike. The show also featured a unique element of banter and interaction between rival players, which was heightened as each individual participant operated using their own, hard-earned cash.
Whether the show returns or not has yet to be seen, but there is certainly a keen interest in re-establishing the format to television. This may even heralded the beginning of yet another poker boom and the birth of the next generation of superstar players.