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Poker Tournaments for You This Week
There is never a dull moment in a poker player’s life. Obviously, the main reason for that is the constant existence of poker tournaments and poker events that one can participate in. These events are not just for making money, but also to have some fun and get better at the game in the process. Several live poker tourneys are lined up for this week and the coming weeks. Here is a note on some of the tournaments you can … Read the rest
2012 PokerStars Macau Poker Championships Announced
PokerStars is one online poker room that never takes a break from hosting tournaments. The poker room recently released details about its upcoming event, the PokerStars Macau Live Tournaments. The Macau tournaments hosted by PokerStars is one of the biggest and richest poker events held in Asia. It includes 4 major poker series – Macau Poker Cup (MPC) Red Dragon, Asia Championship of Poker, Macau Poker Cup Championship or MPCC and the yearly Asia Pacific Poker Tour event at Macau. … Read the rest
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Internet Poker Games
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by Phil
Internet Poker Games
Poker players can play more games than ever before because of the Internet. Few casinos spread low limit stud games, for example. But you can find plenty of Internet stud games at a variety of stakes, high and low. The convenience of Internet poker games explains some of the recent popularity of online cardrooms.
Almost any legitimate poker variation you can think of is available on the Internet, from no limit Texas holdem to Badugi. And you can play these games for real money (high, medium, low, or micro stakes), or just for fun. If you like cash games, they’re available. If you prefer tournament play, that’s available on the Internet too.
But the popularity of individual games can vary widely. You can find tens of thousands of people playing Texas holdem on the Internet at any given hour of the day. But if you’re looking for a triple draw game, you might find fewer than a thousand players online. If you multitable poker games online, you’re going to be stuck playing what’s popular, even if it’s not your preferred game.
Most of the games that are popular online are the same games that you see played on television. Omaha poker and Texas holdem are the two most popular Internet poker games, so if you’re looking for lots of action, those tables are where you’re most likely to find it.
Internet Poker Game Availability
Omaha and Texas holdem are available at almost any Internet poker site. Other mainstream games are usually available too, but as your game choice becomes more obscure, the likelihood of it being found at any given online cardroom starts to change. Before you make a deposit at an Internet cardroom, make sure they offer the poker games you want to play.
Internet Texas Holdem Games
Texas holdem is the most popular Internet poker game. Since 2003, Texas holdem has experienced tremendous growth in popularity, both in brick and mortar casinos and on the Internet. No matter where you decide to play online poker, you’re going to find Texas holdem games running.
Due to its popularity, skill levels in Texas holdem have increased too. In 2004, even a decent player would have raked in the money playing online poker, but today you need to really know what you are doing if you want to be profitable. Many players think that online play is just as easy as playing in a home game or a casino, but it’s not. Some of the best live poker players get dominated when they play online–the jump in skill is that big. If you want to make money playing Texas holdem, you need to be willing to spend a lot of time improving your game and practicing. There are no shortcuts.
Internet Omaha Poker Games
Omaha is the second most popular Internet poker game. Omaha has gained a lot of steam over the past few years, partially because some players have gotten bored with Texas holdem. This game is similar to Texas holdem in ways, so the transition between games is not too difficult.
Omaha tends to be a lot more fun and action packed than Texas holdem. In holdem, most of the players have a clue as to what’s going on. In Omaha, though, there are a lot of first time and relatively new players. Many Omaha players don’t even know all of the rules of the game, let alone proper Omaha strategy.
Because Omaha is a game where players don’t have a lot of experience, there is money to be made. Years ago, Texas holdem was wildly profitable because no one knew what they were doing. Omaha is the new Texas holdem.
It isn’t as easy to make a ton of money playing Omaha as it used to be playing holdem, but the profit potential is there. Holdem players tend to carry over a lot of strategies into Omaha, which is good in some cases, but it can make it that much easier to exploit weaknesses and poor play. If you can tolerate the downswings, Omaha is a great game to pickup.
Internet Stud Poker Games
Multiple stud games that can be played on the Intenet. 5 card stud and 7 card stud are the most popular stud games online. 7 card stud is easy to find at most Internet cardrooms, but 5 card stud is a little more rare.
PokerStars is the most popular site for Internet stud poker players, and Full Tilt Poker is the second most popular site for Internet stud poker players. If you want to multitable Internet stud games, then PokerStars is your best choice.
Internet Razz and Mixed Poker Games
Razz and various mixed games have also grown in popularity over the past few years, due in large part to televised coverage of the H.O.R.S.E. World Series of Poker events. Mixed games are common in the high stakes games, though they also run at the micro and small limit levels.
Other Internet Poker Games
Besides these poker games, poker games that are hit and miss at online cardrooms. Badugi, for example, is only available at a very limited number of sites. And even when you do find a site offering Badugi, few players will be playing.
Playing Poker on the Internet
The Internet makes it easy to play your favorite poker games. If you;re a fan of the more popular poker variations, the Internet is a virtual playground. And even if you like uncommon games, you can still find a game to play, even if your local casino does not offer it.
