Monday 21 January 2013

Online Poker or Regular Poker?

Did you know that poker was one of the first games that was widely available online? About 10 million Americans play poker online each year via about 550 gaming sites. The top sites as of 2012 were: PokerStars, PartyPoker and iPoker


What's more difficult: online poker or regular poker? Many people find that online poker is much more difficult than the face-to-face game because players are not given the opportunity to read the body language of their competitors. Gathering these subtle cues are important to the game of poker and those that sit behind a computer as they play the game are at a clear disadvantage.


Can you make money playing online poker?
Like any other casino game, it is actually possible to make money via playing poker online. The secret is to be cautious about providing your financial information online while also know when to walk away from gaming prior to it being an addictive activity.
First, make sure that the casino site that you are using is reputable. One of the things that you can look for is overall popularity of the site. The ones that have a lot of continual traffic tend to be well-respected and legitimate. Also, make sure that you can start your gaming with only a small initial investment. You should check to see that the site is recognized by the Poker Players Alliance, which maintains a listing of trustworthy sites.
It is important to investigate whether online poker is legal in the area in which you live. Some jurisdictions have laws that forbid online poker and you may face stiff fines for participating in this activity.

The largest online poker prize of all time was just over $2 million. More typical prizes are in the range of a few hundred dollars.


Looking for an alternative to online and regular poker? Check out our electronic poker games on our website - perfect for the car, on the train, or anywhere else you can't get a poker game going or don't have an internet connection!


Have you ever played online poker? Do you like online or regular poker better?

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