We are used to thinking of the online poker craze as a worldwide phenomenon, but that is not exactly true. People around the world play poker - but not everyone goes pro. After the United States, poker has the most popularity in the United Kingdom. For British players that want to go pro, the popularity of the United States poses a bit of a problem. Because the United States has the largest poker population, it also has the most poker tournaments. The United States also has all of the big payout tournaments, like the World Series of Poker. If you are a British poker player with aspirations to go pro, your options are either to travel back and forth to the states or play online. At this point it is a matter of cost. Some players, especially the really skilled ones, can afford to fly back and forth. Most people, however, cannot. Especially if you are just starting off in the pro circuit, you may want to start with online tournaments. Online poker can have big pots as you work up the ranks, so don’t disparage. After playing online for a while, you could accumulate enough in winnings and experience to try the professional circuit in America. Best of luck to all you Brits out there!