Live Poker Games vs. Online Poker
by Gayle Mitchell
Part 1
This live poker games vs. online poker discussion at
Gambling Teachers
is sure to elicit firm opinions on both sides.
However, there is agreement that plenty of poker players share a
passion for both modes of play.
Poker versions played, features, accessibility and even the part of the
world that certain poker players reside could determine preferred play.
At Gambling Teachers, our position is to provide features and details
for both types of play and let poker players pick. Say that three times!
Live Poker Games
There is no debate that live poker was the original method of play and
has a long, colorful history. While younger players may not be aware of
this history, they can certainly share the adrenalin rush, heart
thumping and entertaining thrill that playing poker games live brings
to the table.
Poker players enjoy the easy comfort of live poker rooms where there is
a satisfying feeling of familiar faces and relaxed rules creating less
stress but adding more entertainment.
There appears to be more respect for players who play in a live poker
room than those who play online. There is the criticism that most
online players use books and internet data to enhance their game. While
in live poker rooms, or so the debate goes, players display their
skills by taking on the game face-to-face with other players, no books
and no extras.
Moreover, some observers have noted that live poker rooms have a larger
number of older people. Perhaps, these live poker players do not have
the desire or knowledge to explore online casino poker rooms.
Statistics reveal that the lowest number of computer owners and users
are in the 70+ age group.
Alternatively, their reasons for the choice of live poker games could
simply be that they enjoy the fun of a relaxed, familiar atmosphere
while chatting with their friends. Winning and losing a little
while ready for the challenge is the way to go for these poker players.
Speaking of the challenge, live players are of the opinion that with
online poker games, players do not make game play errors when compared
to their group. Online players have the opportunity and analysis
available to assist them in playing the games well without their
opponents' knowledge.
Alternatively, during live poker games, these errors are costly to the
player committing the error however can be ever so profitable to
his/her opponents.
Face-to-face interaction is the principal reason why playing live poker
games is better than online poker.
Players can watch their opponents' reactions, strategies, quirks, how
they behave and manage their poker bankroll. An observant player can
then detect and play accordingly that in turn will serve him/her well
and profitably in the long run.
A winning edge is yours if you take advantage of these observations.
It is well recognized that playing online poker will not enable you to
see the other players and observe their actions. You are supplied with
their name and bankroll amount only.
It is quite possible that you will not even
notice when one player leaves and another joins the table.
Socializing at live poker games takes on a different meaning than
socializing online. Live play translates into Poker Theater involving
different players, friends and foes who are acting out their parts in
real time entertainment. The
plot can be happy and satisfying or take a twist with tirades, rants
and downright 'poker madness' when losing takes its toll.
This roller coaster adventure in real time action is the 'name of the
game' and for many live players, it is the only game in town.
Of course, these poker players experience their own type of poker play
action inside.
It ranges from winning elation to a heart-stopping wait for results in
between and all the way down to the huge thud that comes with a
loss. Most live poker players will state that these emotions
don't even compute on the live
vs. online meter.
Mix in multi-colored chips, bright lights, mile-high chip stacks (in
some cases) and groups of players sitting at tables with a variety of
poker faces. This ensemble cast provides an entertaining scene that
merges money, luck and skills
in the challenge.
It can be said that there aren't enough color-rich graphics to match
this scene online.
Stayed tuned for the other side of the debate with an online poker
comparison next.
Live Poker Games discussion is followed by Online Poker Games
OR
How to Play Poker
Program 1
OR
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