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Here I Compare the Options for Real-Money Online Poker Tournaments Available to US Players

Online Cash Poker. When you think of online poker, what comes to mind are probably online poker cash games rather than free poker. Online cash poker sites allow you to play Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Stud, and other kinds of poker games for real-money and partake in tournaments. Playing poker games online is a brand new way not only to rest but to earn money. You can forget about dull evenings and weekends, cause online poker will bring bright colors back to your life Real Money.

Poker Tournaments For US Players

This article will not cover the regulated in-State sites – which (WSOP bracelets aside) are struggling to gain any real momentum.

Below you will find a site by site summary, using the most popular individual sites where a network is involved. After that I have gone through the US online tournaments by size (buy-in). At the end of this page you will find my overall recommendation.

US Online Poker Tournaments 2021 – The Contenders (Sites)

#1 – Bovada Poker Tournaments

There is no doubting that Bovada (who pool players with Ignition Poker / Bodog) are the biggest US room.

What many people do not know before they play there, is that the games are anonymous. Instead of playing with a nickname, you are assigned a new number for each tournament. This stops the tracking software which gives pro players an edge - leveling the playing field for casual players. Bovada proved the skeptics wrong, their 'recreational poker model' was a big factor in their growth.

This is the biggest US poker room (only players from the US and selected Latin American countries can join). There is a solid regular schedule, with a ton of guarantees in the $1k to $5k range (buy-ins up to $22). While for the big 'headline events' America's Cardroom are ahead, for the 'bread and butter' tournaments, I rate Bovada as the number #1. The focus is 98% on No-Limit Holdem, with Omaha the minority game type

There are already some notable highlights for tournament fans. Note that the anonymous play model is still in use. You do not get a screen name at this site – instead when you play a tournament you are assigned a number, and cash games just use the seat numbers.

• $2 Million in Guarantees every week… that’s a lot of guarantees. This is not skewed by a couple of huge games either. When you see the listing you will quickly see that most of the tournaments have some kind of guaranteed prize pool.
• $100k Sunday Major… This always beats the guarantee, there are plenty of satellites too, entry costs $162.
• Mad Monday Tournaments:... This has been a very successful promo, a lot of extra tournaments, often with big guarantees spread each Monday. The total seems to vary (holiday weekends and seasonality affect this) though expect $300,000+ in extra games and again plenty of satellites.

Bovada were good for events and for satellites to live tournaments, for example ‘Vegas Weekends’ during the World Series. I hope to bring you news on this area soon.

With easy deposits, and plenty of poker variations to choose from, I do not see Bovada losing their number one spot any time soon. Check out their busy nightly tournament schedule, and find out how much more fun those anonymous games can be for yourself now at – though I do have a feeling that it will be one of (at least) the top contenders by the end of the year! Check out www.bovada.lv to see the latest deals and tournament events for yourself.

#2 – Chico Network / BetOnline Poker

BetOnline has been looking after sports bettors from their HQ in Panama for the best part of a decade. Last year, they joined the Chico poker network, and have grown this part of their brand to become the 2^nd largest US friendly poker site.

Guarantees are not yet at the level that you might expect (a lot of their players hit the cash game tables instead). Though they are already up to $250,000 a month in prize pools. If you like your tournaments with smaller fields and smaller buy-ins – then you will not find softer games than these at any US site. The secret is that a lot of the field are sports fans who have crossed over into the poker room – and not the experienced ‘pro grinders’ you might find elsewhere.

At the moment the BetOnline weekly flagship event has a guarantee of just $25,000. This does go up to $150k approximately once every month (usually on the last Sunday of the month) as part of a special promotion. BetOnline also recently introduced knockout bounty tournaments each day, these are entertaining (though lower buy-in) alternatives to the regular games.While it does not seem that the recent increase in players at Bet Online has fed through to an improved tournament schedule - there are still some good reasons to play here. The main one is that the fields are very soft, with a lot of players crossing over from the huge sportsbook part of the site.

You can check out the new bounty games, tournament leaderboard promos and date for the next $50k guaranteed over at www.betonline.ag

#3 – Winning Poker Network / America’s Cardroom

Since the last update to this page, America's Cardroom have improved their offering for tournament fans further. They regularly host events under the 'Online Super Series' name. There are bigger and smaller events, and some huge guaranteed prize pools. The most recent series ha guaranteed prizes of $4.5 million.

The Venom = ACR Poker's USA 'Sunday Million'

In 2021, ACR are guaranteeing $1,000,001 each week in a single million-and-one tournament. This is huge news for US tournament fans. If you prefer, you can hit the qualifier games and win your seat in one of the games. There continue until spring. In previous years, they did continue through the year, though were more spread out. If you want to see $1 million+ prize pools for US players continue, then do make sure that you support these events.

The video below gives you an intro to the Million Dollar Sundays, you can find the qualifiers and details over at www.americascardroom.eu

Even though this is only the 3rd largest player pool, the focus on tournaments makes the schedule here the busiest - especially when there is an event like the OSS coming up. Some of the bigger tournaments have relatively high entry prices, though there are plenty of satellite qualifiers running to give smaller bankroll players a shot at the big money. These can be entered for just $1.

In addition to this headline event, there is a 'Super Saturday' lineup, which itself has $750,000 in guarantees. There are also live tournament qualifiers. In addition to the qualifiers via regular tournaments, you can win big event entries via the Jackpot Poker (lottery SNGs). This year saw a lot of WSOP Main Event seats awarded in this way.

The regular schedule is growing, though not too packed at the moment. Again the focus is on the lower ($10 and under) end of the buy-ins. If you want to play several tournaments starting at around the same time, then you will need to mix and match those sites. A nice addition to their welcome bonus is up to $50 in 'Tournament Bucks' which are awarded semi-randomly using cards. These are a free extra and can be used to buy into any tournament with the equivalent value.

Find out when the next OSS (Online Super Series) and / or $1 million guaranteed event is on over at www.americascardroom.com

#4 – Merge Network / Carbon Poker

Carbon are now out of the picture. This is a shame as this was an excellent site not too long ago.

#5 - Other Networks

There are some smaller networks, the closest to being in contention is the Equity Poker Network. As of 2021, they are not big enough to make the list of recommendations for poker tournaments though. As I mentioned in the intro the Horizon poker network (Intertops Poker) is making some slow headway. While I am optimistic over time, it does not look like this network will cross the point where there are enough player numbers to run bigger tournaments this year!

US Online Poker Tournaments – By Buy-In Ranges

Most of us are reasonably fixed with the buy-ins we are comfortable playing. If you know what band you are looking for, here are my thoughts on how the different sites match up.

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Here we are talking about the Sunday Majors and special one-off events where you have a chance of winning enough money to really make a difference.

America’s Cardroom has the biggest buy-in, and by a long way with their regular $1,000,000 guaranteed. There are sub-qualifiers for this (the majority of the seats are won this way). This event happens every 3 months or so, and has already rewarded several players with 6-figure prizes. Keep an eye on America's Cardroom for the next running. More recently, there was a run of 5 Million guaranteed tournaments, which are well served by satellite qualifiers (ensuring big fields).

Bovada Poker have a weekly $100,000 guaranteed (and Mad Mondays often feature bigger games too), ACR has $50,000 (boosted around once per month to $100,000) and BetOnline chase the pack with a $25,000 guarantee. Intertops can not really be said to have a Sunday Major just yet - their bigger buy-in tournaments are still more like Multi-table Sit N Goes.

Million Dollar Sundays: As discussed above in the ACR section, from now until early March, we have a $1 million gtd tournament every Sunday at ACR. See www.americascardroom.eu for more.

Mid-Range US Poker Tournaments – the $22 to $55 Range

Players who were used to grinding this range before the big international sites left will really need to have accounts at several offshore sites to make up the volume of games needed. You’ll find 1 or 2 each evening at each site (though if you include $11 rebuys this does go up). The downside is that you will often be facing less than 100 opponents. It feels like the main sites have a plateau at $33, with the bigger games reserved for the weekend and special events.

Bovada is your best bet here by a long way – though I am hopeful the increasing number of players on the WPN network will see some expansion in this buy-in range for BetOnline in the near future. At the weekends you will find some bigger tournaments in this range at ACR too.

Small Buy-in US Online Poker Tournaments – The $11 and Under Range

Once you get to the $11 and under games, you’ll have enough opportunities that you can afford to be a little selective. Since the 150 to 250 player games at the $3 , $5 and $10 level are common, my preference is to go for those sites where your average opponents are likely to be the least experienced.

Betting giant BetOnline fits the bill for me here too. They have been building their sports betting brand for many years, and you are more likely to find an average person that enjoys the occasional poker game here, compared to other sites which have more ‘small stakes pros’. The software is pretty basic, then again, I’ll swap flashy graphics for a better chance of making the final table any day of the week.

Best Site for US Poker Tournaments – Mark’s Overall Choice

This is a genuinely tough one, all of the sites have their positive aspects.

If I had to pick one and only one place to play, then it would be America's Cardroom. The reason is that this site really appears to want to move forward with their tournament schedule. There are regular events (the Online Super Series + the $1 million guaranteed games), monthly leader board contests and plenty of action every night at the lower end of the buy-in spectrum... I'm happy that Ignition have now come into the picture to provide ACR with some stiff competition, though as of 2021, ACR are still my strong top recommendation.

Check out www.americascardroom.eu for yourself now!

Here are my reviews of the leading US facing sites in 2021

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Don't forget to bookmark this page now - I'll update on the US scene as soon as any news comes in - especially with one-off tournaments or special promotions.

Playing poker online is very similar to what goes down in physical casinos, as the rules are the same. The only difference is that the online version is easily accessible. Also, it allows you to place smaller bets to reduce the risk.

With these advantages, online poker has surged in popularity in the recent past. Players get to enjoy the intellectual game in the comfort of their homes. If you want to get in on the fun, this guide has everything you need to know before getting started. But first, here is a brief story so far.

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Online Poker – The Story So Far

Poker has its origins in the early 19th century in the US. Back in the day, players met in casinos or the back of smoky bars. In 1970, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) began, and it popularized modern tournament playing.

However, it was not until the age of the internet that the game became popular globally. Before the year 2000, though, most poker players met in chat rooms for recreational gaming. This situation changed in the 21st century after multiple poker sites launched as technology advanced.

At the time, players did not trust the online real money poker games due to everything being virtual. This perception changed in 2003 when Chris Moneymaker, one of the poker players in the WSOP main event, won. He walked away with $2.5 million by starting on a $40 tournament online.

Chris revolutionized the game as many players trusted and saw the potential of playing real money online poker.

Basic Rules

Poker is a one-deck game (uses the standard 52-card pack), and in most poker games hands contain five cards. The aim is to have the hand with the highest value. That said, the cards rank from low to high in this order:

• Ace
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• Jack
• Queen
• King
• Ace

In Poker an Ace can be low or high but is usually ranked high. Some games use wild cards like jokers and one-eyed jacks.

Poker Hand Rankings

These are the possible poker hand combinations in order of value (highest to lowest).

• Five of a Kind – This combination is only possible in poker games with wild cards. It is the highest hand a player can get, and if more than one hand has this, the one with the best cards wins. For example, five queens beat five jacks.
• Straight Flush – A straight flush is the highest hand in a regular poker game with no wild cards. It consists of five cards in a sequence (order of value) and the same suit. The highest straight flush is A-K-Q-J-10, which forms a royal flush. There are also low flushes like 5-4-3-2-1.
• Four of a Kind – Similar to five of a kind, but checks only four cards. It does not matter what the fifth card is.
• Full House – This hand consists of three cards of one rank and two cards of another value. If there is a tie, a ranking of the first three, then the pair is done. For instance, K-K-K-10-10 beats K-K-K-8-8, but A-A-A-K-K defeats all.
• Flush – A flush hand has all five cards in the same suit, but not in sequence.
• Straight – This hand has all five cards in a sequence but not in the same suit.
• Three of a Kind – Similar to four of a kind, but with only three cards of the same rank.
• Two Pairs – As the name suggests, this hand contains a pair of cards in one rank, another pair of a different value and the fifth card. An example is A-A-8-8-4.
• Pair – A pair only contains two cards of the same kind. Q-Q-4-6-2 is a pair.
• No Pair/High Card – With this, all five cards are different (not of the same kind, suit or rank in a sequence). If the two hands tie, the highest card among the second, third, fourth and fifth cards determine the winner.

Poker Table Betting limits

Betting limits in real money poker games refer to the rules and structures to follow when betting and raising. There are different sets, that are available st online poker sites which include:

• No-limit – You have probably watched actors playing poker on TV, and they say they are all in. This game is no-limit poker, where you can bet whatever amount so long as you meet the minimum raise. It is the most popular type of betting limit as it encourages a popular strategy called brute force.
• Limit – This type caps the amount you can bet or raise, as well as the number of bets/raises per round.
• Pot-limit – Pot-limit also caps the amount you can bet. However, the pot size is the determinant. Once the pot becomes big enough (after players bet and raise), you can go all in. The game is like a blend between no-limit and limit poker.

Popular Variations of Online Poker Games

Most people know of or have only played Texas Hold’em. More specifically, no-limit Texas Hold’em is king in both physical casinos and poker sites. However, there are other variations to try out.

That said, these variants have some slightly different rules, and we begin by looking at the most popular one.

Texas Hold’em Poker

Texas Hold’em variant requires two players on the left of the button to place blinds before the dealer issues the cards. After this, the dealer gives two hole-cards to each player. The game begins with the player left of the big blind going clockwise. Players can call, raise or fold during this round. Once this round is over, the dealer deals the flop (three community cards) for players to try to make the best hand. Next is another betting round, then the turn (one community card), a third betting round and finally, the river community card. After this card, players place their last bets, and any remaining one must show their cards (showdown). Whoever has the highest-ranking poker hand wins the pot.

Omaha

There are two variants of Omaha poker: Omaha Hi and Omaha Hi-Lo. The former is more popular and is usually a pot-limit type. It is very similar to Texas Hold’em, only that four hole-cards are dealt instead of two. However, with Omaha Hi-Lo, the pot is divided between the lowest and highest hands at showdown.

7-card Stud

This is very different from the two poker variants above. All poker players place an ante, after which the dealer serves two hole cards and one face-up card. The player with the lowest face-up card goes first by either placing the game bet or a bring-in bet. After that, the remaining players get three more face-up cards in the fourth, fifth and sixth streets. All have betting rounds, and the player with the highest cards plays first after each street. In the last one, every active player receives a hole card. All players turn their hole cards and pick the best five cards for a winning hand in the showdown.

Three card poker

In three-card poker, players play against the dealer as opposed to each other. The game begins with players placing an ante (forced real money bet), after which three hole-cards are given, including to the dealer. Each player determines whether to place a play wager or fold. If the player folds, the ante and pair plus wager go to the dealer. Otherwise, cards are turned and compared for the highest value. If the player has the winning hand, the ante and play wager is paid 1 to 1. If the dealer has the winning hand, the ante and play wager go to the house.

Variety of Poker Games You Will Find Online

Aside from the most popular poker games, there are different varieties you will find on various online poker sites. Some of them include the following:

Casino Hold’em

Casino Hold’em rules are similar to those of Texas Hold’em. However, you play against the dealer to have the highest-ranking hand.

Joker Poker

Joker Poker is a variant of Jacks Or Better (Draw Poker) played using a 53-card deck. The extra card is a joker wild card.

Caribbean stud poker

Caribbean stud poker is very alike to 5-card stud, however, there are no draws, and players play against the house. Also, there is no bluffing in this online poker game.

Short deck poker

Short deck poker game is a Hold’em variant played using 36 cards (without twos, threes, fours and fives), hence the name. With few cards, there is a higher chance of getting a winning hand. This probability makes the game more fun to play. As such, Short Deck is very popular in high-stakes real money poker games.

2-7 Lowball

2-7 Lowball is also called the 2-7 Triple Draw, this variant requires each player to have five cards face down after players left of the dealer place small and big blinds. You will get three draw chances, and your goal is to make the lowest 5-card hand.

Razz

With Razz the goal for poker players is to make the lowest hand possible. It is a stud poker variant where aces count as low only while straights and flushes do not count against low-value hands.

Badugi poker

Badugi poker variant is similar to Razz as it uses the low hand ranking system. The gameplay is like that of 2-7 Triple Draw (lowball). Straights do not count against low-value hands, and aces are always low cards.

Badugi poker

Five-Card Draw has similar gameplay to Hold’em. However, it has one drawing round where players receive five cards. It is easy to follow and understand.

Poker Playing Tips – An Aide to Winning

There is an element of luck when playing online poker, especially in the short term. However, professional players employ some tips to make superior decisions, which enable them to win in the long run.

With that in mind, these tips will not guarantee a win every time. They will help you improve your chances of taking the pot, whether in real money cash games, live gaming or tournaments. Here are some of them.

Study Your Opponents

Professionals will agree that poker is about studying and playing people, not cards. If your opponent shows weakness, such as checking the flop and turn, you can implement an aggressive bluffing strategy.

Play Multi-table Games

Consider playing multiple online poker games at once. This action will increase your play volume, and if you are skilled enough, your winning might increase exponentially.

Participate with micro-stakes

This strategy helps to minimize losses and is only available in online poker casino games. Even though it reduces the winnings, it is a solid tip for beginners to manage their bankroll. Luckily, nearly all online poker sites begin with no-limit Texas Hold’em micro-stakes of $0.01/$0.02.

Use freerolls to boost your bankroll at no risk

A freeroll guarantees a pot split at the very least if you remain with one opponent before the dealer gives the last card. If such an opportunity arises, take it, especially if you do not have a good hand.

Check Site Traffic

It is vital to check how popular poker sites and the more popular they are, the better. Ideally, this indicates that players prefer such sites, However, the downside is there may be better players and more competition, so for beginners, the high chances of winning are lower. Also, you will get more players at the table.

Poker Bankroll Management

For any online poker gambling game, you must manage your funds to avoid running out if you lose multiple bets.

Experts recommend buying in at most 5% of your bankroll. If you lose more than 10% of your funds, quit the game.

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That said, there are a few things you should factor in as you manage your bankroll. For instance, you can bet more than 5% if you are extremely good at poker. Betting limits will also determine how much you place on the table.

Consider Table Position

Since online poker is a game of incomplete information, it is vital to understand your opponents before deciding the next step. However, this is only possible if they play before you. Therefore, your position on the table matters. With that in mind, apart from the middle section, there are two table positions.

• Late – This position refers to the dealer (button) and two seats on the right side. Players in these three positions have the best spots in poker tables because they play last. They can decide whether to call, bet, raise or fold analytically after studying the other players. Within the three, the button is the best position. The second best is the cutoff (immediate right of the dealer), then the hijack.
• Early – An early position refers to three seats left of the dealer. These three are the worst positions in a poker table because players on them must act first. As such, they will not have any knowledge of how other players on the table will play their hands. That said, the one immediately left of the dealer (small blind) is the worst of the three. Next is the big blind, and on the far left is the UTG (Under the Gun).

Online Poker Bonuses

There are plenty of real money poker bonuses that you can find at online poker rooms, with the most common ones found below:

Sign Up Bonus

Perhaps the most crucial bonus in online poker is the one given after making the first deposit. This sign-up bonus is real money, but you cannot withdraw it. However, it increases your bankroll and is a great way to start playing poker at the site.

No-deposit Bonus

Some poker sites offer instant cash bonuses immediately after you sign up (without making any deposit). However, this is usually a small amount, say $10 or less. If you are lucky, some online casinos will give you free tournament tickets.

Reload Bonus

Occasionally, poker sites give bonuses to customers who deposit large sums into their poker room accounts. Furthermore, a reload bonus can be calculated as cashback where a percentage of net losses during a week or even a month at the poker room.

Referral Bonus

Online casino poker rooms usually offer Refer-a-Friend bonuses to players who bring in others to register and start gambling on their site.

Online Poker Tournaments

The best online poker sites will host many poker tournaments that bring together as few as two players in a single table (heads-up tournament) to as many as thousands playing in multiple tables. Such regulated online poker casino games allow you to showcase your gaming skills and win some cash. Some of the popular tournament types include:

Free Roll

In Freeroll tournaments, you play online for free as it costs nothing to enter. However, the poker casino game variants you play require cash bets. The contest is usually available on an hourly basis, with daily cash prizes.

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Freezeout

Freezeout tournaments require a cash (real money) buy-in to get your chips to play online. If you run out of your chips, you are out. You cannot rebuy.

Multi-buy

This type is different from Freezeout tournaments because it allows you to register with multiple stacks for the same competition. However, you must register for these stacks at the start of the competition.

Rebuy

Rebuy tournaments give you windows of opportunity to cash in for more chips. Usually, there is a limited buying period at the start of the contest. You also get a rebuy period in the middle of the tournament. There is a last chance to buy more chips at the end of the rebuy period.

Guaranteed (GTD)

A guaranteed tournament has a minimum fixed pool prize, no matter how many players participate. It can help to increase your bankroll, especially if there are few people in the competition.

Bounty

As the name suggests, this tournament is about capturing (in this case, knocking out) competitors from the online poker game. You get cash prizes for every player to knock out, which can range between 20 – 50% of their buy-in.

Selecting the Best Online Poker Sites

There are very many online casinos competing to have you play real money poker on their sites. Not all of them are genuine, and most have different gaming terms. You should check what each online poker site offers depending on your skill level. Here are some pointers to guide you.

Online Poker Sites for Beginners

As a beginner in gambling, you should be extremely careful and thorough about where to begin your online poker exploits. The goal is to have an easy time learning to play online, so check for the following:

• An easy sign-up process
• Attractive bonuses
• Free play options (for learning)

Additionally, ensure the online poker casino accepts low stakes to minimize cash losses and has low playthrough requirements for bonuses. It should have a trusted and secure platform with fast cash payments.

Best Poker Sites For Advanced Players

As an advanced real money online poker gambler, chances are you will place high-value cash bets early on. Therefore, check for the following:

• Juicy welcome bonuses to double or triple your bankroll
• Safe and secure banking options
• Wide variety of poker games

On top of this, the site should have a lot of traffic, tournaments and easy-to-use software.

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Casino Security – Safe Online Casino Gambling

Every genuine online casino should ensure playing with real money is safe and secure. One of the ways to know if the casino is safe is whether it is licensed and regulated.

Also, look for security measures like SSL encryption to protect your data. Check for a padlock on the left side of the address bar plus HTTPS on the link.

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Reputability of The Casino

Popularity determines reputation. As such, look at how much traffic the gaming site receives per day using various tools online. Additionally, the gambling site should host regulated online poker. Therefore, ensure it is licensed and regulated by a reliable regulator.

Poker Freerolls and Bonuses – New and Loyal Players

Poker gaming sites with more bonuses and freerolls rank higher because they boost your online wallet. With these, they will attract new and loyal gamers.

Available Poker Games – Quantity, Variety and Quality

Successful gambling is not just about playing any online poker game. It is about playing the specific online poker variant that you are good at. Therefore, make sure the poker site features several online variants allowing you a choice to play poker.

Poker Software – Innovative Software Developers

Apart from being a regulated online poker site, we check the innovativeness of the poker software providers. Ultimately, each poker game you play online should give you the best user experience.

Live Dealer Review – Interaction and Professionalism

Playing with a live dealer gives a genuine-like gaming experience. The gambling site should have options for both this and a virtual dealer so that you can try your hand in all.

Mobile compatibility – Play Poker on The Go

It is very convenient to play online poker on the go with mobile devices. Part of the software innovativeness should include a mobile app or a website optimized for mobile device browsers.

Gambling Limits – Max and Min Bets

For beginners, gambling limits should be low (minimum bets) for easier bankroll management. The goal is to play as many hands as possible with the real money deposit plus bonus. However, for experienced gamers, the limits should be higher, especially for the maximum bets.

Trusted Payment Methods and Payout times

Online poker requires cash to play, and the gambling site should have multiple trustworthy methods for making deposits and withdrawals. We recommend options like wire transfers, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard and the like.

Also, ensure the payout times are quick with at most a day as the waiting period.

Live Chat and Overall Customer Support – Quality of Service

Problems may arise when gambling. Customer support is crucial in this business to sort out issues swiftly. Live Chat is the quickest way to reach online poker administrators. Look for other options as well, such as calls and emails.

Online Gaming Experience – A Players Perspective

Overall, an easy and fantastic gaming experience is vital. If you are a beginner, the online poker site or app should be intuitive. For experts, a familiar user experience will help you navigate through it with ease.

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Using the above inspection process, you should narrow it down to the best online poker rooms and casinos. Consider reading user reviews for the shortlisted gambling sites. This research will give you first-hand information from those playing online.

How do Poker Sites Differ?

Online poker sites might look similar, but there are some underlying differences. While shortlisting your options, you will notice their differences:

• Poker variations
• Tournaments
• Bonuses
• User numbers (traffic)
• Software providers
• Betting limits
• Online playing experiences

The list goes on and on as two online poker sites are very unlikely to be exactly the same.

The Importance of Poker Software

Since the games are online, the software is crucial in the entire process. It supports payments, accounts, wallets, gaming experiences, and many others. Additionally, the software determines how many online poker variants are available.

Thus, consider checking the software provider for every gambling site on your list. Some of the best ones include:

• OnGame Network
• Cake Gaming
• Microgaming
• Playtech

Why Play @ Online Poker Sites?

As compared to physical casinos, online poker players get a better playing experience, whether you are a beginner or an expert.

For instance, beginners get bonuses and micro-stakes for easier bankroll management. On the other hand, experts can try out multi-table playing, which multiplies winnings faster.

ll in all, after reading our real money online poker guide, you should be ready to dip your toe in the water and get into the game.

Online Poker FAQ

If you have questions or doubts about online poker, these answers should clarify them and hopefully assist you in attaining the best online poker experience.

UIGEA stands for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. The US law prevents online gambling sites from accepting payments (wagers) via the internet.

The more the traffic, the more opponents at the tables. Therefore, getting tables to play in will be easier, translating to more gameplay and competition.

Yes, some poker sites offer free games for you to play poker, which is ideal for training purposes. Alternatively, poker sites with massive bonuses will top up your deposit so that you play more hands with real money.

Bonus offers depend on the online poker site. Some provide sign up extras on deposits, while others have no-deposit bonuses. Make sure you follow the procedures to claim them.

Yes, poker mobile apps are usually extensions of desktop browser sites. They function the same way, where you can bet and win real money like on a desktop/laptop.

Yes, there differences between poker rooms in European and The United States, however, the main difference is the number of players. US poker rooms can be large, but their European counterparts restrict the number of gamers.

The best way to see if Poker Site is secure is to Check for data encryption protocols like SSL. This technology scrambles login details, credit card information, addresses, names and other data sent between the user and the site.

Yes, most online casinos and poker sites have apps for mobile phones or tablets allowing you to play poker on the go. Others have optimized their sites for mobile browsers to facilitate smartphones and tablets.

Poker requires a single 52-card standard deck, however, some variants require two jokers as additional cards (wild cards).

Cash games are on one table, and you can quit at any time, exchanging your chips for real money. On the other hand, tournaments can either be on one or multiple tables. Also, they end with one winner who takes all the chips.