Why is poker so popular?

From being a game to being viewed as a mental sport, this game has recently made an evolutionary jump in the popularity of online poker. The rise of online poker has made this game accessible to regular people, earlier people who wanted to play poker had to go to the casino or play at home games with their friends, but with online poker, anyone can play any form of poker anytime, anywhere. Poker can now be viewed as a source of entertainment, mental & skill-based game, and an easy way to earn an extra buck.