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FROM LIVE TO ONLINE POKER

Ever heard of the saying “Pride goeth before a fall?’’  This will apply to you if you think that by being a good live poker player, you can get away with anything including online poker.  Think again.  Many good live poker players fall into this trap of overconfidence and they end up learning the hard way.  Time to learn how online poker and live poker are different and what you could do.

Differences Between the Two

Quick thinking should be one of your traits when playing online poker.  If it takes you long to respond with each play, you will come out as indecisive and your opponents will come to the conclusion that you have a bad hand.  Be that as it may, you must not allow them to get that idea.  Otherwise, it’s like showing your opponents your card and they’ll clobber you.

Remember too that you do not have the luxury of looking at your opponents’ expressions to give you a hint as to the state of their cards.  As mentioned earlier, the delay in your responses would give a clear indication that you’re new to online poker and they will most likely bluff you more than how you would normally do it when playing live poker.

Honing Your Skills

Now you know how an online poker opponent can read you, you can do some researching on your part to get your game going.  Practice playing with virtual money at some of online poker sites.  This gives you the chance to get a feel of the game first before actually playing with real money.  After you start developing your skills and learning more about your online opponents, you can start going for the real thing.

It would help if you understand your kinds of game an opponent can give you and how to counteract them.  If you’re dealing say with an opponent who likes to bet on every play, you can take advantage of them by not bluffing.  Be sure to call their bets only if you know you have a good chance of winning so you nip them in the bud.

Beware of the online sites where you play.  Be sure it’s a reputable one because it won’t be the first time you hear players colluding against a newbie who had no idea of what’s happening under the table.  Do not be a victim.  Knowing what you’re up against sets you up for more gains than headaches.