What is Online Poker?
Online poker is simply the traditional card game that is played online and therefore online. There are several sites that offer multiple forms of Poker with different game forms and stakes. But there are also complete free games to play. These free games are in many cases offered on the free gaming site of the online casino.
Online Poker versus Live Poker?
The rules are identical, whether you play live poker or against any other person on the Internet. There are, however, a number of differences.For example, the game of poker in an online casino is usually much faster, risk is less because you can play with lower bets and is more accessible (you can play Online Poker at any time anywhere in the world.) However, the disadvantage is that you play against a anonymous person where you cannot see the face or eyes of the opponent. So it takes some getting used to, but luckily there are several methods to find out if the opponent is bluffing.
History of Poker on the internet
For years, Poker was only played in cafes and casinos. But this changed with the advent of the Internet in the early 2000s. Before that was also played Online, and that happened in chat rooms and was purely recreational. This changed radically when advanced secure software was introduced that ensured that the player's money was safe and allowed to wager money. In the Netherlands, interest in Online Poker increased especially when TV programs were broadcast about Poker at the beginning of 2000.
Why is Poker so popular in an online casino?
Playing poker in an online casino is popular for many, and also the same reason as why people love Live Poker. It is fun, easy to understand and an intellectual game that can be very exciting. The game rewards insight, for that matter it is a "skill" game. This compared to games like Slots or Lotteries, which depend purely on luck. You can play Online Poker any time of the day and for as long as you want and with every stake you choose.
Is it possible to win real money?
Hell yes! Winning real money is one of the reasons that many people play this game, regardless of the amount they play. But only play with the amount that you can afford. And more importantly determine in advance the amount that you want to bet in total.
How to play online poker?
What you need is not too bad, and does not represent much. The only thing you need is a computer, mobile or other digital carrier such as a tablet, and of course internet access. If you play from your computer and it was built after the year 2000, that is enough to play online. Today you can also easily play from your mobile and tablet and even use apps. So wherever you are in the world, on the road you always have access and you can simply play Online.
