The Game of Kings & the King of Games:

Played since early civilizations first discovered the dice, backgammon is as popular in Mediterranean villages as it is in cosmopolitan cities and royal estates being a game that is easy to learn and play, but requires talent and skill to play well. Backgammon incorporates poker style betting in a game where skill meets luck in an exhilarating union.

Online Backgammon Statistics:

Conservative figures put the total number of global online backgammon players at 800,000 but many estimate that the figures are actually closer to half the current number of online poker players, a staggering achievement at such an early stage of the games online development.

The average backgammon player is well educated, professionally employed and in a high income bracket. A great percentage of players are also keen poker players with a great deal of cross over between the two games in terms of skills base and strategy. Four out of six finalists in the 2003 Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic were experienced backgammon professionals - Gus Hansen being perhaps one of the most recognizable backgammon/poker personalities.

Average Age of Player:          18 - 44
Sex:                                         Male
Marital Status:                        Single
Average Income (yearly):      20K plus
Occupation:                            Professional
Main hobbies:                         Eating out, socializing & home PC