gross gaming yield of $4.99 billion in 2010, that figure fell to $3.61 billion by 2015. The game eventually managed to rebound. In 2022, the WSOP Main Event drew the second-largest field in the history of live poker. The 2023 and 2024 WSOP broke multiple records for the number of entrants and prize pools. The total field for the 2024 WSOP was 229,553, the most all-time. The 2024 Main Event attracted 10,112 players, breaking the record of 10,043 set in 2023. That led to the Main Event prize pool becoming the largest in both series and poker history, totaling $94,041,600, which topped the $93,339,900 in 2023. The 2025 WSOP Main Event continued this trend, with more than 10,500 entrants and a prize pool that surpassed $100 million, another new record for both. The landscape of online poker in the U.S. continues to evolve. As of late 2025, eight states have regulated online poker: Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan. The Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MIGA) plays a crucial role in expanding the player pool. Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware were the first to sign this agreement in 2014, allowing players from these states to compete against each other. Michigan joined MIGA in 2022, significantly increasing the shared player pool. West Virginia became a member in 2023, and Pennsylvania officially joined MIGA in early 2025. MIGA expansion has improved tournament prize pools and cash game liquidity, enhancing player experiences in member states. The European online poker market continues to show resilience and growth. The U.K. leads the region, with online poker revenue reaching £155 million in 2024, a 9% increase year-over-year The global online poker market extends beyond Europe and the U.S., with notable growth observed in emerging markets. In Asia, the Indian online poker market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 35% through 2030. In Latin America, Brazil’s online poker market is estimated at $560 million in 2025, maintaining a 25–28% growth trajectory year-on-year. Looking ahead, the ongoing expansion of regulated online poker is likely to continue, as more markets recognize the potential benefits of legalization and regulation. Advances such as blockchain-powered platforms, improved mobile apps, and cross-jurisdictional tournaments contribute to a positive outlook. However, regulatory fragmentation and competition from alternative gaming verticals still pose ongoing challenges. 49 Sponsored by Visit iGamingPocketDirectory.com for more information. POKER
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