One of the UK’s many poker satellite television channels is to attempt to break away from the pack by launching versions of its content in Germany, France and Scandinavia, it has been revealed.

The Poker Channel was the first of its kind when it launched two years ago, and features a number of televised tournaments such as the European Poker Masters. Events from yesteryear such as Joe Hachem’s victory at last year’s Aussie Millions are also screened regularly.

The move into Scandinavia is unsurprising given the popularity of the game in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, but the channel’s forthcoming presence in France suggests that there remains a market for poker event in countries which are seeking to prohibit the game from flourishing.

“The channel has been a huge success in the UK, attracting up to one million viewers a month, from just 8m homes, since its launch in March 2005. We are delighted to be broadening our reach across the whole of Europe, having agreed deals with the leading networks in such fast growing poker territories,” said chief executive and founder of the Poker Channel Crispin Nieboer.

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