Online gambling has grown in popularity over the last decade.
In 1996, there were just fifteen websites. In 1997, there were over 200. According to Frost & Sullivan, online gambling had brought in $830 million in revenues in 1998.
It is legal to play poker online However, make sure you are of legal age. The majority of poker websites require players to be at least 18 years of age, or at the minimum, the legal drinking age in your state.