Viewers can now follow the action and drama of the game , and broadcasts of poker tournaments such as the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour have brought in huge audiences for cable and satellite TV distributors . Not only could viewers now follow the action and drama of the game on television , they could also play the game in the comfort of their own home . Broadcasts of poker tournaments such as the World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour brought in huge audiences for cable and satellite TV distributors .