Chartwell Launches Poker Community

August 17

Chartwell Technology Inc., a leading provider of online casinos gaming software has announced the start-up of PokerNexus.com. This will be Chartwell's community poker offering.

PokerNexus is a network of independent online poker rooms managed by Eliteclub Management N.V. which is the undivided provider of services to Chartwell licensees wishing to use the Chartwell poker software. Each member of the new network keeps full control and secrecy of their own players and player information allowing them to still use current payment systems that are already provided.

Poker is undisputedly the quickest growing online casinos game available today. In the past two years alone, monthly online poker player participation has averaged a staggering 1.8 million people. Current estimates by Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC) have the poker industry yielding approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenues and strong growth is predicted.