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Published · 2014

Determinants of Internet Poker Adoption

Philander, K., & Abarbanel, B. L.

Journal of Gambling Studies, 30(3), 609-623

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Examines why jurisdictions adopt legal online poker, considering demographic, economic, political, technological, and social influences. An exploratory empirical analysis finds support for each category, indicating that legalization reflects a wider set of conditions than market demand alone.

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Philander, K., & Abarbanel, B. L. (2014). Determinants of Internet Poker Adoption. Journal of Gambling Studies, 30(3), 609-623.