Playing Online Poker

Until a few years ago, the only way for someone to be able to play poker on a regular basis, was to live near a casino or legalized poker hall. Now, with the advent of online poker, anyone can play live poker (against real players) any time, any place. Online poker rooms allow an average person the ability to put in the many hours it takes to become a winning player. Anyone can learn to be a winning poker player, given the proper instruction and enough practice time at the table.

If you are a novice poker player, and you are interested in improving your game, take a look at Mangatang’s Step-by-Step Plan to become a long-term, winning poker player.

How do I know this plan works? Because I followed it myself, and turned a $20 deposit into $2,000+ in just a few months. Click here to see my results. Now I have the skill to beat most low-limit Hold’em poker games for a decent profit.

I have played at many online poker rooms, but the only sites that I currently maintain an account with, and play at regularly, are Party Poker, Empire Poker and Pacific Poker. I chose these sites because they have the loosest (weakest) players on the internet. To me, that’s the most important factor when choosing a poker site. The way to make money in poker, is to play against weaker opponents.

Of course, you don’t have to be an expert player to enjoy a game of poker. Many people just like to play for the fun. If you win, that’s great. If you lose, you still had a fun time playing. Online sites are great for the recreational players too, because they are so convenient and there are so many games available at all times.

Here’s a list of advantages online poker rooms offer over their B&M; (Brick and Mortar) counterparts:

  • Almost unlimited game and stakes selection - You can find any poker game, at any stakes level, anytime.
  • No waiting list for a table - I’ve been on the waiting list at a casino poker room for over an hour, more times than I can count.
  • Convenience and time - Online, you don’t have to spend time driving and parking. You can begin playing, at home, within minutes.
  • Micro-limits (and free play) - Online poker rooms can afford to spread lower stakes games because they don’t have the overhead that a B&M; card room does. That means you can play a lot of poker, without risking a lot of money.
  • Lower rake - Most online poker rooms charge only half the rake that casinos do (again, this is due to low overhead, and high volume). The lower rake allows you to win money at a skill level that you would only break even at a casino.
  • No tipping - In a B&M; game, it’s customary to tip the dealer each time you win a pot (not to mention the tips for drinks). Over time, this dramatically cuts into your long-term profit.
  • More hands per hour – Online games are dealt much faster (sometimes double) than in a casino, so a winning player can make money quicker online. In other words, you can reach the “long-term” quicker.
  • Multiple tables – Playing online, most sites allow you to play multiple tables at once. This is another way that a winning player can get more hands per hour, thus increasing his hourly win rate.
  • Bonuses – Most online sites offer deposit bonuses when you start out on their site. This is free money that can help boost a beginning player’s bankroll.
Interested in trying online poker? Just click on one the banner ads you see on this page and download the software for free. Begin playing at the “play money” tables at no cost or risk to you. Then, once you become comfortable with the software and the flow of the game, you can decide to create an account, make a deposit, and start playing for real money.

Which site should I start with? Take a look at my comparison of these three sites. Party vs. Pacific