Reminds me about the story in T.J.Cloutier Championship NL & PL Hold’em book. He was, of course, a road gambler playing games in Texas (where poker was illegal). He said he would make his decision to play based on asking the ‘door man’ what the chances of him walking out with his money if he had a big night.Compare with to your Mekong poker chance and your regular live game at the local casino and it’s no wonder it’s possible to see some blue-hair taking a nap at the table playing the live lower limits.

Of course, if your an enterprising kind of guy, you have to be thinking how to get those players in Asia playing on . Before you dismiss, remember that rewards come to those (in emerging markets) that take the risks, not those that play it safe.