PROFESSIONAL video gaming is set to debut on US cable television later this year, potentially paving the way for the kings and queens of game controllers to become as familiar to American households as the faces of Johnny Chan or Annie Duke in televised poker.

The man responsible for introducing streakers to Subbuteo is insisting there is nothing pornographic about the latest addition to the table-top football game.

Table football enthusiasts are being offered a cheeky way of time-wasting or putting off an opponent during matches - throwing on a miniature streaker.