In the worldwide poker industry, we all have witnessed massive growth in the last ten years. Entrepreneurs are making big money during the surge in poker activity. We will show you how people are making money because more people ae playing poker.

Before we talk about that, let's look at why this boom has happened. We saw three distinct events that have caused the expansion in poker activity. Now, listed chronologically, this is what took place that led to the poker boom.

It all starts in 1994 when polish poker player, entrepreneur, Henry Orenstein developed, and patented, the know how for the the "pocket cam". The fans are now able to see the pocket cards that each of the players have while the hands are being played out. The first appearance of this invention took place in 1997 on the british show late night poker.

Poker had been on TV since the 70's, but it was a small audience. This was due to fact that not seeing the hole cards the players were holding, you were guessing what the players tactics were. The hole card cam made poker on TV very captivating.

The next thing that led to the poker boom was the beginning of the online poker rooms. The first internet poker room was opened in 1998. People are now able to play in the tranquil environment of anywhere they want that they can get online. The online poker rooms will display a growing player base as people learned of these new poker rooms.

Now we're ready for the third event that caused the boom. So, when Chris Moneymaker wins the WSOP World Championship of Poker in 2003, we see poker explode. Getting into the Main Event by winning a $40 satellite at an online poker site, then winning pokers most coveted tournament, sets off this unique boom.

The combination of the hole card cam drastically adding to the number of people watching poker on TV, and the expansion of internet poker adding to the number of poker players, prepared us for the "Moneymaker" effect. Everyone seeing an online, amateur player, capture the biggest title in all of poker, poker activity increased dramatically.

This growth creates an incredible number of opportunities for poker savvy business people. There are many ways to make money in the booming world of poker. A lot of these businesses are online opportunities. Here are a few of the businesses you might want to start in the poker business world.

Some poker amateurs are now trying to be poker pros. Some dedicated marketers have gotten extremely wealthy getting sign-ups for the online poker rooms. Books on poker strategy seem to be fabulous sellers.

People are selling software systems that allow online players to study their own play by using the hand histories in their computer files. Some entrepreneurs have started their own online poker rooms. You will find poker leagues taking place at various locations in many areas of the country.

Here are a few, but not all, of the interesting opportunities that entrepreneurs are utilyzing to cash in on the poker explosion. Being in a poker business found on the internet appears to be the most promising. The future for poker still looks bright, and the opportunities are there for anyone willing to get started soon.