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Poker players told to pay attention to exchange rates

2008-11-17 12:45:00

Online poker players from the UK who are looking to get the most out of their money during the credit crunch should "keep an eye on the exchange rates", according to one journalist.

Barry Carter of PokerNews explained that $1,000 could be worth as much as £200 more in pound sterling now than it was a year ago, making it a good time to withdraw some cash and enjoy it.

It may also be a good idea, he suggested, to play at a lower level, where a card sharp could enjoy a competitive edge over others while not hurting his or her return on investment.

The comments came in a list of tips designed to help poker players to beat the credit crunch, although Mr Carter said it was unlikely that the gambling economy will be hit too badly by financial turmoil.

This assertion has been echoed in recent months by Peter Petrie of Totesport and Dave Woods of Poker Player magazine.