A Guide To Online Poker

by Ritwik Sharman Professional Poker Player

Poker is considered as a game of entertainment. Anyone can play it to refresh and relax. Whether it is played for learning or fun, profession or pass time, poker is the most accessible and pleasurable games in the world. Online poker takes the game to a different level altogether. There are free and paid versions for the game and players can enter satellite tournaments and other poker competitions around the world. Laptops, computers, and even smartphones can be used to play the game, regardless of the player's experience.

What is online poker?

Online poker is the traditional poker game played on the internet. It is faster and comes with lesser risk and more accessibility. For years, poker was only played in casinos. But in the early 2000s, the internet was launched, and so were poker sites. They were secure and allowed players to deal safely. It is loved by many as it is fun, easy to play, intellectual and thrilling. People can also win real money while learning how to play poker online.

What do you need to play it?

Poker can be played online using the internet on computers and smartphones. Many apps are also available for different smartphone operating systems. There are several free games available for download and play. People can also opt for paid versions of poker games to win money. Most of the websites and apps also offer welcome bonus offers to their customers.

Check the minimum age-eligible for playing the game. It differs between countries. The minimum age is 18 years. The deposit of money into the poker accounts require credit cards and e-wallets.

What types of games are available?

There are varieties of poker games available on websites as well. The list includes:

Texas Hold 'em poker
Pot-Limit Omaha
Seven Card Stud
Five Card Draw
Short Deck Hold 'em
Razz
Chinese Poker

These online poker tournaments are also available where players pay for their entry and get a stack of chips. The moment they lose all the chips, they are disqualified. A winner is a person who has all the chips.

Boost poker is a new form of playing poker where players can play against new opponents in every hand. They may play against a full pool of opponents instead of a table of them.

The pool is the number of players entries, and every joining is a new session of the game. Players can play at numerous tables belonging to the same pool. Players cannot re-join more than four times. In tournaments, pools consist of all registered players. When only two tables are left, the competition returns to the regular format.

Fast-Fold

It allows players to fold their cards at any time, independently of the other players' positions. There are a few exceptions like:

The contribution of the player is bigger or equal to the other player.
The player goes all-in.
When a player folds the cards, the person can proceed without playing a hand at the other table or watch the game.

Players fail to see when the opponent folds the cards until their turn arrives.