subject: Watch Celebrities Play Poker on Satellite TV [print this page] Watch Celebrities Play Poker on Satellite TV
It seems like more people than ever before are jumping on the poker bandwagon these days. From the average working person playing with their friend to high-powered celebrities, people of all walks of life find it easy to be a fan of poker. The appeal in the game lies in its simplicity and accessibility. Almost anyone can play and have fun, and those that are serious about making money could also find a home too. Thanks in part to satellite TV poker programming, poker is becoming the world's new favorite past time.
First and foremost, poker is not rocket science. It may seem confusing, even daunting at first, but it's quite easy to get the hang of once you start playing for a few minutes. It's even easier to learn thanks to satellite TV programming. You'll be able to tune into such shows as the World Poker Tour and The World Series of Poker and watch the professionals play. The best part about it is that you wont' have to lose your money to professionals to watch and learn from them. Also, you'll be able to see their cards on these programs. Maybe next time you can try playing like them.
Poker is really every man's game. That's because all it takes is a deck of cards and some willing participants. That means that you can start your own home game with your friends easily. Just don't make the stakes too high or you'll scare them away. You could even play for free and for the fun of it only, though some of the rush might be lost when money is not involved. After all, if they were playing for free on satellite TV, you probably wouldn't want to tune in. What makes it appealing to watch is that money, often big money, is at stack and up for grabs.
Many people like to follow the lives of celebrities and now poker shows are cashing in on this. Often times celebrities don't get paid for their appearances. That's because they play just for the love of the game. Most of the time, though, instead of playing for money for themselves, they're playing on behalf of a charity. This not only sets a good example of generosity, it also eases the tension a bit as no matter who wins, a great charity is going to benefit. How can anyone be mad about that? Of course they want their charity to win, but giving to another good cause is always fulfilling.
Sometimes celebrities can be seen in the regular games too. Celebrities, like anyone else, can be a competitive lot. They want to see how they match up with the best in the world. Many of them have the the money to play in the biggest games in the world and do so on a regular basis. Normally, pros would be licking their chops in anticipation of a fat cat celebrity with large bank rolls playing with them, but since a lot of these celebrities learned poker from watching satellite TV, those pros have to play their best or else they could end up on the rail without any chips.
