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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