Monday, March 27, 2006

Teens playing poker is a type of rage now with some parents even supporting kids poker parties. Addiction experts wonder whether stakes played by teens are too high. These are teen poker nights in countless American homes. Holiday seasons are sure to find teens chilling and bluffing their way into the New Year as a host of market indicators. This is also a good measure of mounting concern as speaking to a stunning passion among young people for a game traditionally associated with gruff men and stinky cigars. Poker mania is being hawked everywhere from supermarkets to teen emporiums. But gambling addiction experts warn that poker could be a slippery slope into other high-risk activities. Nowadays it is catching rage as it is flicking on television. Expanding poker tournament coverage on major sports channels and the travel channels has some compelling effects. The slickly produced shows have taught kids the fundamentals of a wildly popular version of the game. This type of game challenges players to incorporate face-up table cards into their hands. Television has also given celebrity status to a hip generation of poker stars who can lose tens of thousands. Read further...