The location of Costa Rica was originally chosen based on gaming laws. I was legally able to set up business down here. Every place where I operate I make sure that we are really strict about complying with all local laws.

I have a great amount of respect for the charitable role Mr. Iverson and other basketball stars play within their communities, ... Many of these sports stars are role models, and actively participate in charities benefiting the underprivileged youth of the American inner cities. There are players who will undoubtedly be fined by the league for dress-code infractions, so it makes sense to put the money to good use.

We're doubling in size every year. On the growth curve we are at right now, we will by ourselves be bigger than the state of Nevada in sports betting.

In helping to grow the poker industry as a whole and to bring more exposure to the stars of poker, the players -- the Player of the Year Awards Show will further cement poker's prominence in the mainstream -- and Bodog.com is proud to be the gala's exclusive sponsor.

Sports betting is going to continue to steadily grow. Some market analysts suggest a 10-20% growth per year.

Online poker has served as a learning platform for many players who have now started to take part in poker tournaments in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and elsewhere. The online poker rooms are less intimidating for many new players and serve as a stepping stone for their move to land-based poker rooms.