When Poker first started, it was only popular in the United States and Europe, but in the recent years, the game has become admired in the East, especially in Asia. It was not until an Australian won the World Series of Poker that it became popular in Australia, and that popularity moved north into Asia. After all, only a small patch of ocean separates the region. However, it was the Poker companies in countries where the game was already established that saw an opportunity. Asia was a virtually untapped continent, and that covers a lot of ground. There have been many tournaments that have taken place in Asia since Poker was first introduced, and as time goes on, it will only get more and more popular (like wherever else it has touched). One