Sunday, October 19, 2008

8 Reasons Why Online Poker is Better Than the Real Thing

By Simon M Skinner

8. You get to play in your pajamas. Unless you're a sexy devil a blue dress, playing in your underwear in Vegas is frowned upon. However, online poker lets you start gambling away with talented opponents looking as poorly or as glamorous as you please. Being comfortable certainly helps you relax and concentrate on the game at hand.

7. You never have to leave the casino. While it is a good idea to get up for eating and sleeping breaks, there is no time obligation on online poker. You can play against real opponents any time, night or day and never have to worry about time running out. You also save money on gas, food and that fancy tuxedo rental.

6. It's your game. You call the shots and get get to decide what flavor of poker you wish to play. Most casinos only have limited versions of poker (usually the most popular versions of poker. When you play online poker you can play any flavor of poker ever devised

5. You can play faster. In this internet age everything is faster and poker is no different. With online poker you can end up playing ad average of 50% more hands than you would at a live casino.

4. Anonymity You dont give away any tell tale signs physically and dont have to have a 'poker face'. You can also easily change your playing style in order to bluff your opponents. This is harder face to face!

3. Poker tools and toys When you play online poker you get to have many tools and toys available to help your gameplay. These include statistical analysis of your previous hands and your hourly rate. These tools can also tell you what hands are winning he most money. However if you try bringing electronic gadgets into a Vegas casino and you will probably need an attorney

2. It's cheaper You do not have to make the trip to an actual casino. You do however pay less rake though but you avoid paying the dealer a tip!

1. More tables and more chances to play! If you have ever visited a real casino then you know how crowded the property can get. With online poker there is no long waiting periods for tables to open. Additionally, you can take part in "multi tabling" and play several games at once. Some experienced online players can handle up to 10 or more games at the same time. Don't try this in Vegas unless you've mastered human cloning.

Online poker gives you real gambling action and real money but in a life simulation that's just a little bit better than reality.

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