There are differences between live and online poker. Each day the number of poker players is increasing. The game has changed significantly since the online version was introduced and the popularity of the version is on the rise always. However, nothing much has been contributed to the online poker game and so, the game is still in its growth period, as far as online poker is concerned.

The games don’t have many differences though. If you are good in a casino or at live poker, then you will find online poker pretty much the same and can easily win if you get used to just a few differences and with the use of software instead of live cards. In both the games, you will need good cards which will give you an edge over your opponents and of course you don’t have to ‘tilt’, whether it is the online game of the live poker.

If you are a beginner, whether you are playing the online poker or the live poker, you should always stick to your ‘level’ and if you are advanced enough then you can play at your earned level in both versions of the poker.

But having said that, there are differences especially with the strategy. First, when you consider the fact that in live poker you can only play one table and not six as it is possible with online poker and that it is easier to ‘read’ the people in live poker, then for sure you will approach the game differently.

The online games are more involving and need more concentration than the live games. The live games are quite passive and so here, the player will be quickly compelled to limp at any position; but if the tables haven’t been raised already, and he limps with any reasonable hand. If you are playing the online game, the tendency is to play more hands. However, in the process the players might make mistakes on the amount to bet.

As mentioned earlier, the online game needs more planning and concentration since you can’t see the players you are playing with, to read them. The game therefore becomes tighter than the live game and so it is advised that one should opt for ‘open rising’ if you want to opt for stealing blinds and also in setting up a heads up pot.

When this is done, you then go on firing bets and lead in betting to make good profits. In the live game, it is better to start with a limp go on getting money from there, taking advantage of the ignorance about size pots.

Hey guys,

How is everyone this week? I am chilling out ready for going on holiday later in the week, a lot of panic stored up in my mind but still it’s going to be a nice trip.
I am heading to Vegas for a week on a holiday bought for me as a surprise! Pretty cool present right? Anyway I am hoping to hit a few of the famous casinos and give them a go as well as have time to grab some food in some serious high class restaurants.

I have prepared you guys an article before I go though..

This one is thought up with my Vegas trip in mind so hope you like it, it guides you through some basic tips of real life gambling and will help you should you ever visit casinos yourself.

Some of the people you watch coming to a casino are there only to enjoy the feel of the place. They also bet on certain games, but soon they realize that they are losing a lot of money! Well, my advice to such people is that they should at least learn the basics of a game if they wish to visit a casino. A few simple casino gambling tips can help such people from losing a lot of money.

Be it roulette, poker, slots or bingo, you should know the rules of the game before you start playing and gambling. The best way to learn the rules is to read about them or try out the game. Yes, you might think that you will lose money if you play the game without knowing the rules, but after reading the rules, you have to first practice before playing the real game.

There are few sites that allow you to play the game with minimum startup fees. If you are planning to play for cash, it is advised that you ensure that the site or casino you are joining has respect in the circle. On your part, you need to set a few limits so that even if you lose money, it is not an outrageous amount. Additionally, you should also limit the time you are playing.

One of the most vital points to remember is that whether it is online gambling or in a casino, the house always has advantage. So, you should not rely too much on strategies. Even if you have a successful strategy, the house is sure to monitor it and find a counter strategy for it. The case is only tougher with online gambling because each and every move of yours is monitored. Based on those, they work out strategies with the help of sophisticated software.

If you are playing poker, don't jump into a tournament until you have mastered the game. The bottom line is, if you have gone there to make money, so have others! So, you should at least match their skill if not be better than them. Also study the habits of your opponents as this will definitely help you win in the long run.

It is advised that you should preferably play those games where the casino advantage is less than or only 3%. As you progress with the game, so should your betting. After every win you can raise your bet by half the amount and after every loss, go back to your minimum betting amount. This is known as progressive betting.

Lastly, if you want to make serious money or you have visited the casino just for fun, remember that if you are losing interest in the game or it annoys you or it has stopped being fun for you, then you should quit the game and walk away.

OK guys thats it for a little while, post back with a report of how Vegas is these days when i get back!

Hello Everyone!

Wow I really lost my way in blog land but i'm back now and rearing to go. My problem was I bought a new house and have spent months decorating, painting, ripping things out and putting new things in so I have just not had time to blog at all!

Anyway.

I have a whole new poker article for you, this one is about the art of "slow play in poker. I hope you will give it a read and maybe even use the advice in your next poker game. Don't forget you can ask me any questions you want or read my full learn to play poker page.

If you happen to acquire the expertise to slow play in poker, you will prove to be a formidable foe to your fellow players and will be able to cripple them adding their chip stacks to your own. The term slow playing denotes a style of poker playing, in which there is a display of weakness when in fact your hand after the flop is exceptionally strong. If the flop is an off suit 8-6-K and you hold pocket sixes, it gives you an excellent opportunity of slow play as  the flop eliminates a flush draw and also makes straight draws highly unlikely.

With such a hand and flop, you let your opponents do the betting as you put on an act of silence, simply calling when they bet. Aggressive players are very much in the habit of betting when no one else does and the slow playing strategy will work best against such players. As you remain disciplined continuing your play acting, you can rest easy that no scare card will pop up on the turn and you can check-call again. Your time to raise or check raise comes when your opponent bets on the river. This presents an opportunity to extract some more chips from his pile.

However, this is not the proper strategy to pursue at every favorable flop or each time you happen to ‘flop’ a set.  Your opponents are also intelligent players and would be doing their own analysis and betting as per their own strategies. When you raise pre-flop, they may become suspicious if you check later, although at a weak table you might just be able to get away with it. With strong players at the table you need to analyze the flop carefully and determine what sort of draws are possible on the existing board and what cards can your opponents hold that could result in those draws. You first need to watch out for flush draws which may be a possibility if there are two or three suited cards on the board. Then examine the possibilities of straight draws. Either of these draws makes slow playing undesirable. However, you can try it on a flop, and if a scare card comes upon the turn, you can examine if your set is still good and increase your speed.

When slow playing, you need not be scared because you only slow play when you have a monster hand! Therefore, just play cautiously keeping close watch for draws and let your opponents chase them. Slow playing may not be suitable against conservative players, but if there are super aggressive ones on the table, it may be the ideal style of poker for you.

Hello - been another busy week not managed to fit in much poker this week but will be busy this weekend with an online casino.

Some of the people you watch coming to a casino are there only to enjoy the feel of the place. They also bet on certain games, but soon they realize that they are losing a lot of money! Well, my advice to such people is that they should at least learn the basics of a game if they wish to visit a casino. A few simple casino gambling tips can help such people from losing a lot of money.

Be it roulette, poker, slots or bingo, you should know the rules of the game before you start playing and gambling. The best way to learn the rules is to read about them or try out the game. Yes, you might think that you will lose money if you play the game without knowing the rules, but after reading the rules, you have to first practice before playing the real game.

There are few sites that allow you to play the game with minimum startup fees. If you are planning to play for cash, it is advised that you ensure that the site or casino you are joining has respect in the circle. On your part, you need to set a few limits so that even if you lose money, it is not an outrageous amount. Additionally, you should also limit the time you are playing.

One of the most vital points to remember is that whether it is online gambling or in a casino, the house always has advantage. So, you should not rely too much on strategies. Even if you have a successful strategy, the house is sure to monitor it and find a counter strategy for it. The case is only tougher with online gambling because each and every move of yours is monitored. Based on those, they work out strategies with the help of sophisticated software.

If you are playing poker, don't jump into a tournament until you have mastered the game. The bottom line is, if you have gone there to make money, so have others! So, you should at least match their skill if not be better than them. Also study the habits of your opponents as this will definitely help you win in the long run. It is advised that you should preferably play those games where the casino advantage is less than or only 3%. As you progress with the game, so should your betting.

After every win you can raise your bet by half the amount and after every loss, go back to your minimum betting amount. This is known as progressive betting. Lastly, if you want to make serious money or you have visited the casino just for fun, remember that if you are losing interest in the game or it annoys you or it has stopped being fun for you, then you should quit the game and walk away.

Been another busy week, but just had chance to jot down a few key areas about free roll poker which I thought might be off interest.

Among the different card games, poker has become well known in different parts of the world. This game has gained popularity because it is both fast-paced and easily accessible on the internet. It is no big deal to play online poker. A player can start playing simply by logging into any of the different online poker sites. There are certain sites where the possibility of losing money by playing poker is zero. No entry fee is charged for playing them. These games are called ‘Free roll poker’. Everyday free roll poker is played by many people and the risk of losing money is zero. Besides, people can win money by using the added bonus. The players can improve themselves and also get ready for bigger tournaments because the risk factor is zero. Many casinos give this opportunity either as rewards to old players or to attract new players. A particular site often as a reward invites the players who play consistently on that site to play free roll poker games.  New players are also invited by certain sites to play free roll poker games. The negative aspect of free roll poker is that the prize offered may be as less as $50. However, an experienced player can take part in free roll poker where the prize money goes as high as six figure range. So the more a player plays online, he gets more offers to play free roll poker. A player should have full knowledge of the policies of online casino before joining a free roll tournament. In order to be offered a free roll poker generally a player has to play a minimum of 50-100 hands of normal online poker. Or else the player for a month must be among the top players in real poker. A person if consistently plays free roll poker, he can participate in the World Series of Poker which in the poker calendar is the most prestigious event. A player can even get an opportunity to easily enter into other high profile tournaments. So a player should not be discouraged from playing free roll poker because of the ‘no-entry-fee’ tag. The incentive that is offered is not less if a player plays a good hand. Free roll poker games are preferred by People desiring to enjoy and practice the game with no risk of money. So start playing by logging in now.