Centre Daily Times: Poker is entertaining, but don’t bet on it making it into the Olympics. The Discovery Channel, quite an appropriate name, discovered it could take poker to a new level. It’s World Poker Tour, with compelling commentary from Vince Van Patten and Sexton, has become one of the top-rated shows on cable.
Interestingly, WPT Enterprises filed for an IPO. So, World Poker Tour contracts are now available, including its contract with the Travel Channel. If you are interesting in the gaming industry, see The Donald’s employment agreement with Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts as well as various Indian gaming contracts with Lakes Entertainment.