The Credit Crunch & Internet Poker

#1 2nd October 2008, 7:42 PM

I'd be interested to hear views on the impact that the worldwide credit crunch is having on Internet Poker. Are you playing more, the same or less? If you have to tighten your belt, will you play less?

#2 2nd October 2008, 7:51 PM

I've been noticing the player count at pokerstars lately, and it seems to be up about 20%, maybe a bit more. I tend to think that the teeming masses will be heading into games of chance as quick fix fantasies.

#3 2nd October 2008, 8:12 PM

Gambling doesn't seem to slow down for anything. As dj said, a 'quick fix' solution always appeals to many.

An economic slowdown may hurt the BnM sites and resort travel, but I think even that would be to a small percentage. Unless you play higher stakes, it's not poker that will feel the impact. It's the high ticket items like houses, cars, big ticket vacations, etc that will take the first hits.

#4 2nd October 2008, 9:12 PM

I honestly believe more people are playing. And playing better due to the fact that they have to win.

#5 2nd October 2008, 9:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X__Gandalf__X

If you have to tighten your belt, will you play less?

You seem to be assuming that poker costs us money. It ain`t necessarily so.

#6 2nd October 2008, 10:30 PM

During economically unstable times 2 things ALWAYS rise while everything else falls

#1 drinking
#2 gambling

#7 2nd October 2008, 10:47 PM

My time has been increased by the slump. People just are not spending money and will not drive even for a bargain.

#8 2nd October 2008, 10:55 PM

I havent payed any attention But speaking for myself I must say that I am playing the same as I ever have ... this problem affects some more then others.. me nto to brag but what i got is payed for so no credit worries here

#9 2nd October 2008, 11:09 PM

I for one will be playing a lot more since I just got notice that as of tomorrow at 3:30 pm I am without a job. Unemployment and more poker here I come.

#10 3rd October 2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dweezel

Unemployment and more poker here I come.

Ouch. Good luck at the tables, Dweezel.

#11 3rd October 2008, 12:34 AM

The way my luck has been lately I cant afford to play the amount I use to play anyway.

#12 3rd October 2008, 12:51 AM

yeah...online does seem to be busier. I guess it makes sense when you factor in the cost of airfare and hotel, or even just gas if you live close enough to a casino to just drive in.
I would imagine that all manner of local business may be affected by the economic downturn. I find myself figuring out if it is cheaper to drive to pick up something or have shipped to me. If it is cheaper to ship it I will buy it online.

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