There are around 10 million people in America who play poker online for real money. The country that comes closest is the U.K., which was shown to have 1.9 million people playing poker online within its borders.

The numbers indicate that there has been little slowdown in the number of Americans who play poker online since the passage of the UIGEA in 2006. Though the U.S. government has done its best to intimidate Americans into believing that playing poker online is illegal, most realize that the facts do not correspond with that assertion.

Online play fluctuates, as does live casino play, as a reflection of the financial times. However, poker remains an escape for many people. Despite the ambiguity of the U.S. laws, 10 million of the country's citizens are still comfortable enough to play poker online.