Online poker has slowed down considerably during the holiday season, with a 4% decline in players a report by PokerScout claims.
Legal action by the United States has seen player activity decrease by 31% year over year, although some sites are still reporting gains in player numbers.
Company gains and losses for the period stand at:
888Poker, up 78% year over year
Merge Gaming Network, up 75% year over year
Bodog, up 51% year over year
Full Tilt Poker, down 100% year over year
Cereus Network, down 99% year over year
Entraction Network, down 55% year over year
International Poker Network, down 45% year over year