Why Play Poker On-line?

Are you considering giving on-line gaming, poker to be exact, a, try? In this author's opinion the pros far outweigh the cons; here are several of many reasons why you may tend to agree.

There are numerous reasons to play poker, specifically Texas Holdem, on-line. Having played both the old fashioned way (brick and mortar) and the more high tech option I find that for the first time in all my 45 years actually embracing technology.

If one plays any form of poker for camaraderie, fun or just plain human contact then perhaps virtual play is not the best option. If sheer competition, playing a lot of hands, testing your skill level and hopefully earning a little coin is the goal then on-line play should be considered second to none.

Probably the most obvious reason to give online poker a try, and by try I mean at least 30 days of serious play at whatever level you feel most comfortable; not one minimum deposit session where you make a bad call lose your roll, stomp your little feet never to return, would be the convenience.

All that's required is a relatively current computer and an internet connection (please don't play with dial-up).

If you'd rather not clean up you can play, if you scare people in public you can play, if you are agoraphobic you can still play.

In short you can always find a game on-line, 24 hours a day seven days a week. Nothing beats the feeling of cleaning fish at three o'clock in the morning staring at your screen in your underwear.

Always remember to keep plenty of snacks and your energy drink of choice close at hand if you plan on a long session.

Many players are under the impression that it is a major disadvantage not being able to see your opponent.

I wholeheartedly disagree and let me tell you why. Not only is not having to see your opponent a plus, not having to listen to them is at least as much of an advantage. Wah, no more tells. If that's the case then I'll gladly call you a waaahmbulance.

If you have been playing Texas Holdem for any length of time you should realize that tells are not as important as once thought.

Sure the concept made Mike Caro rich. Yes I purchased his overpriced door stop as did many others.

Individuals, myself included, play poker in patterns, even the top professionals, but that's another article for another time.

One last thought on anonymity, on-line no one can see you sweat. If you don't handle your bad beats well or just overreact when you get outdrawn on the river then consider the internet a godsend.

Playing Texas Holdem, or any other form of poker for that matter on line can be a real time saver. If there is only time for a couple of hands, there is no car to drive, no plane to catch, even the walk to the poker room, sometimes in inclement weather, becomes a thing of the past.

There are so many options and places to play on-line that you never have to wait to play, unless of course you come across a live game where the fish outnumber the sharks and it thus becomes profitable to get on the list. Even if you do put yourself on a waiting list there is always another game to play in the interim.

Nothing makes dinner at the computer taste quite so good as cracking someone's pocket aces or the often held onto big slick with the mere click of a mouse.

In Las Vegas or any other poker Mecca around the globe if you don't care for the game or even the card room you're in then it's "these feet were made for walking". On-line a new game is only a click away.

Texas Holdem not working at the moment? Just click and you are now seated at a virtual 7 card stud table or Omaha, even Pineapple (whatever that is) or any number of poker games situated all over the web. (Need to find a site? Try isle of capri casino ).

Many sites offer blackjack and other popular casino games when you're ready for a change of pace or are perhaps looking for a way to kill time while waiting to win your seat at the next World Series of Poker main event.

Finding the stakes you want when you want them is another consideration as to the superiority of on-line play.

Let's get personal.

On my last trip to Las Vegas (June 2006), I made a conscious decision to play Holdem at downtown casinos exclusively to gather review material for isle of capri casino, a website for which I am a major contributor.

If your game of chance is something other than $1/$2 no limit Texas Holdem or $2/$4 limit Texas Holdem please don't hold your breath in downtown Las Vegas.

Omaha, what's Omaha? Forget playing Omaha hi/lo split with pot limit on the river or any other pot limit game for that matter and don't ask for a kill game either unless you like being disappointed.

My apologies and thank you for allowing me to vent, this is obviously a whole other article.

Where were we? Oh yes, on line you can play for pennies or dollars, really big dollars, just be realistic as to your bankroll and skill level.

Also, if you happen to suffer a bad beat or have a less than optimal run of cards you can always drop down a level and build your bankroll and composure back up at a pace you find comfortable.

Faster game play is what attracts many of us to on-line play. More hands per hour, at least twice as many, equates to a greater potential for wins and profits.

Who can say no to that?

Many poker sites offer turbo or otherwise accelerated games in which every player involved must make their decisions somewhere in the ten seconds or less range.

A few sites even offer the option of play on up to four tables simultaneously, a feature which may be considered both enticing and scary.

By the way if you decide to give multi table play a go please be sure your game is up to speed and you are in the proper mind set with no distractions.

The final point up for discussion, but by no means the last, would be the ease of record keeping on-line.

Most sites offer hand histories as well as records of tournaments played. Detailed accounts of all financial transactions, hopefully leaning towards the withdrawal end of the spectrum, are readily available.

Many sites also offer note taking and player tracking to assist in keeping tabs on you fellow poker enthusiasts.

All this adds up to a fairly accurate method of not only dissecting but also analyzing one's play.

To sum things up if you are not currently playing poker on-line, consider giving it a try. If you do decide to play for money please do so responsibly and never with money which should be reserved for the necessities of life.

L. Jon Lopez is the cofounder and primary contributor for the website isle of capri casino. Any and all comments can be directed to roman17roman2008@gmail.com. We welcome your comments on all things poker.

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