Sunday, August 10, 2008

10 Good Reasons to Play Poker Online

By Simon M Skinner


Poker is a game which is a perennial favorite amongst people from all walks of life. Young or old, poker offers fun and for the competitive minded, an opportunity to make money. There are even professional poker players for whom the game is their only source of income. Poker is hardly a new game, but there are new ways to play it - you can even play poker online now! There are more than ten good reasons to play poker online, but here are ten of them for your consideration:

1. It's fun. Ok, so that wasn't anything that you didn't know, but it's the truth. Online poker really is just as much fun as playing face to face except that it's easier to bluff when you play online.

2. It's easy to get started. A lot of poker sites offer one click access; so you don't have to spend ages waiting to be dealt in.

3. Technologically impressive. The software that's been designed for many of the poker website is a remarkable sight. You can see the table, the players' faces and everything. While one can't say "it's just like holding the cards in your hands," the sites won't bore you, that's for sure.

4. Variety of games. Playing poker online means that you can play a wide variety of games, from Texas Hold 'Em to 5 Card Stud, and everything in between. You don't have to be locked into one type of game; you can switch and play as you please.

5. You can play for free. Many poker websites do have free versions of their games for folks to play. You may not win anything, but you can learn the ropes or just kill time without having to pay for it.

6. You can win real money! After some free games, you can always choose to dive in to real games and win money.

7. You can play in tournaments. If you play poker online, you can join in tournaments with big prizes, much like the tournaments which you see on TV.

8. To learn the game. If you are already a player, than you know how much fun it can be. For the novice, this is a great way to learn the game without feeling awkward.

9. It's convenient. You can play from your plushy recliner in the living room if you wanted.

10. Make new friends. With the ability to chat when you play poker online, you can meet friends and learn about those that are playing with you.

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