Making a Hand: Poker in Asia

While the US poker boom has subsided in recent years, the sport has only begun to grab a foothold in Asia. Many major casinos now include poker rooms and have attracted a steady and loyal clientele. This podcast episode examines the state of the sport in Asia, the success of poker tournaments, the similarity of poker to other casino games popular in Asia and suggests ways to market poker to casino players in Asia.
Moderator:
John Raczka, General Manager of Entertainment & Advertising, Macao Studio City
Panelists:
Scott Beck, Poker Room Manager, The Grand Lisboa
Tom Hall, CEO and Executive Vice Chairman, Asian Logic
David Jung, Regional Director, PokerStars
Ricky Cheung, Director of Hong Kong Game Club, Poker Event & Marketing Consultancy in HK, Hong Kong Game Club