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Online Poker Guide of Gamblers

Introduction

Online poker is not one game, but a large family of related games. Hence the online poker rules may vary from site to site. There are so many variations of these poker rules that it sometimes seems a new "family member" appears every time someone picks up a deck of cards. Still there are general poker rules and principles that unite almost all games that fall under the name of poker.

Online poker is a rich, complex game that combines skill, luck and intense psychological warfare. Every player competes against and interacts with every other; each player's actions influence each other player's actions.

In some casino games, you play against the house and its pre-determined, unchanging rules. The opponent you need to outsmart sits at the table with you. The game is incredibly adaptable, and the growing popularity of online poker attests to that.

The object of online poker is deceptively simple: win the money in the pot during a round of play by either having the best poker hand (highest ranking five-card hand) when the wagering is done or by forcing all other players out of the hand. The pot contains all money contributed during a hand, including antes, which are used to seed the pot before each hand begins.

The very basic rules:

• Act in turn. Don't act before the next player.

• Don't throw your chips into the pot.

• Avoid making a "string bet" or "string raise". Place the proper amount in the pot at one time.

• Make decisions in a timely manner. Especially when playing online poker.

• Keep your cards on the table.

• Turn ALL your cards face up at the showdown.

• Don't discuss your hand during play.

• Tipping the dealer is considered appropriate.

• NEVER raise your voice to fellow players, the dealer, or the floorperson.

• Games are played "table stakes". If you run out of chips halfway through a hand, you must be All-In. You cannot reach into your pocket for more money.

Online Casinos Rules

1. Always check the rules of the casino you are in. While in most cases, casinos stick to the same set of rules, this is not always the case.

2. There are more types of casino poker variants:

   1. Regular poker games are not always offered in every casino. When they are offered, they are typically found in their own area, usually called the Poker Room.

   2. Table Games are the games played at tables in the main part of the casino

The Poker Room

Because the rules for these games can be found on other pages, they will not be included here. There are, however, some differences worth noting here:

• The Rake - the house does not play, but takes a percentage of the pot. This is usually 10% if there are 5 or more players and 5% is there are less. It is very rare to see a table stay open in a casino with only 4 players, and they almost always close with less than 4.

• Unlike home games, if you are playing for fun or for any other reason then to win money, then you are in the minority. Most everyone in that room is there to make money. The people that are not, are merely wallets for those who are.

• Unlike home games, other players are impatient, especially at the Hold'Em tables. Be prepared for hostility if you slow down play.

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