In today's ever changing and fun seeking world of online casinos and gaming the introduction of new and novel ways to enjoy the past time are few and far between. Online poker fans are in for a treat when they discover the poker players social network called Portalarium. Popular video game designer, Mr. Richard Garriott, known for his pioneering work on Ultima and Ultima online and well known as one of the gaming industry’s legendary innovators has developed a poker gaming social networking site. Garriott is famous for his contribution to City of Heroes, Lineage, Tabula Rasa, among other notable online games. His recent stint in outer space aboard the Russian Rocket to the International Space Station would have been inspiration enough for anyone but for a fellow like Garriott inspiration is always translated into something fantastic. The costly eight figure trip must have given him a global perspective with Garriott planning to expand the the concept of open learning, open science and environment, open health discussion, and open government. These goals would be included in the virtual world of his social networking site with poker as the focus. His plan includes two poker games Texas hold'em and Playfish to be inserted as a plug in for already existing social networks such as Facebook and MySpace and an application for iPhone users. Portalarium will expand on graphic interfaces that use a platform other than Adobe's Flash programs that are not compatible with iPhone or the new soon to be released iPad. When Garriott has a great idea his unconventional approach to making gaming on the net fun and interesting usually becomes a successful reality in short order. To be able to go into space and see the world from that vantage point would make any designer realize how small the globe is and how much potential the internet has to make it a better place to live and dream.