Online Poker Market shrinking in the UK.

After a boom in 2004 to 2007 the UK online poker industry appears to have reached its peak in 2008 and is predicted to shrink around 7% in 2009. Reasons behind the decline has been placed firmly on the recession causing players to make smaller bids and playing less often, with the average spend falling by almost 20% in 2007-2008. However, the UK online poker industry does have a loyal customer base with around 33% of players, playing online each week.