The World of Online Poker

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The world of online poker can be daunting at first but once you learn the ropes it can provide hours of entertainment and fun. The key is to start small, with the free lobbies and practice tables before you move on to real money. And remember to always play responsibly, and if you need help, please contact 1-800-GAMBLER.

The game of poker has been around for centuries but it was only in the early 2000s that it became truly popular, largely thanks to an accountant from Tennessee who created software that allowed players to safely wager against one another. Prior to that, most poker was played in smoky bars and casinos.

Once the technology was in place to allow safe and secure poker games, there was an explosion of sites and player numbers. This was followed by a boom in tournaments. These changes were very much welcomed by the majority of poker fans but the new players were often unprepared for the speed at which the games played and the amount of bad beats they would experience.

It is also worth noting that a typical online poker table deals three times faster than a live casino game and when you throw multi-tabling into the mix the number of bad beats becomes even more crazy. This is why many new players struggle to find success in the world of online poker.

A great way to get a feel for the game is to use an app like EasyPoker to handle all of the shuffling and dealing. This is available to download on the App Store and Google Play.

As well as being a great tool for beginners, it’s also useful for more experienced players to get used to the pace of the games and the software before they start wagering any real cash. This will give them a better idea of what to expect when they do eventually graduate to the paid tables.

The legal status of online poker in the United States is still somewhat uncertain, but it appears that we may be on the verge of a major change. The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) reinterpretation of the Wire Act, which was used to shut down regulated online poker sites in 2011, could mean that the regulated markets will be able to open up to players from all over the country once again. This will be a huge boost for the industry and it should also lead to the establishment of multi-state online poker.