Texas Holdem on TV
Texas Holdem is definitely one of the most popular online casino games on the internet. Almost all the online casinos feature Texas Holdem in their list of games. The popularity of the online casino games is such that there are various tournaments for it. Players from different parts of the world compete against each other to win the millions of dollars in prizes. No wonder people like to watch the game as well. There are many people who like to watch the online tournaments and TV shows about Poker, Texas Holdem etc.
Various sports channels like ESPN, MSG, CNBC, GSN, SUNNET, FSN, YES, ALTSPRT etc. have different shows running on their network. The shows are very popular with the poker enthusiasts and attract a lot or viewers. The shows cover the latest happenings in the world of poker, the latest tournaments, events, interviews, live games, analysis, reviews etc.
Below are some of the most popular TV Poker shows.
The World Series of Poker – ESPN
The show features the WSOP event live. It gives the entire coverage of the poker tournament right from the start till the end. This is the biggest Poker show on television and covers various games like Texas Holdem, 7 Card Stud, Omaha etc. If you want to see the best poker action on TV then this show is for you.
World Poker Tour – Travel Channel
The travels channel has been airing this tournament since the year 2003. It is also the channel’s highest rated show. It is one of the best TV poker shows providing excellent coverage and host of events regularly. All the action at the World Poker Tour is covered live giving poker lovers a wonderful treat.
High Stakes Poker – GSN
This is one of the most unique online poker shows in the world. The show premiered on television in 2006 and has soon become extremely popular. The best poker players in the world compete against each other using their own money with a minimum buy in of $100,000. Noted Poker players like Jen Harman, Daniel Negreanu and Barry Greenstein have been on the show.
Celebrity Poker Showdown - Bravo
This show is also as popular as the other two shows listed above. The celebrities on the TV show attracted a lot of new viewers and players to the game. The show is hosted by the extremely popular Dave Foley and Phil Gordon. The poker action, humour and commentary of the hosts make it one of the most viewed TV poker shows.
Poker Royale - GSN
The show has a refreshing new format where the games are played between two opposite groups. The games can be between boys vs. girls, celebrity poker players vs. professional poker players. Three players from each group play against each other in a game of Texas Holdem. The show gives the viewers an opportunity to see how their favourite celebrities perform against the professional poker players.