All poker games have their origin in land-based casinos. Texas Hold’em poker for example, reached the Las Vegas casinos back in 1920s. Gamblers have been enjoying the perks of land-based poker tournaments for decades and famous casinos made billions. If only they knew that online gambling was about to take the lead!
Anywhere, anytime
One of the main benefits of playing poker online is that you can do it from anywhere. As long as you have an internet connection, you’re good to go. There’s no need to dress fancy, no need to showcase how wealthy you are, or how polished your techniques are because there’s no audience watching. You can easily be an 20-year old fish trying his luck for the first time in the tank and still win big.
No intimidations
People are driven by emotions, and seeing professional players at the same table with you can be intimidating. Nobody likes to be watched and feel like 9 more players are analyzing every move that you make. When you’re playing online, you feel confident. Nobody can strip you away from that confidence.
Hardcore gambling
In land-based casinos you can only be in one place at the time. Online, you can be in 2-3 places at the time if you feel that you can keep up. Most casinos online allow players to attend more rooms at the same time. So if you’re not feeling lucky in a specific tournament, you can always minimize that window and try your luck someplace else.
No cigarette smoke, no noise, no distractions
Land-based casinos are crowded. They’re noisy, filled with cigarette smoke, and irritating. When you’re playing poker online, you are at liberty to choose your ambiance. You can listen to the music that you like, sit comfortably in bed, or just concentrate on the game and enjoy the silence.
Microgaming & tournaments
Let’s face it, nobody walks into a casino with $5 in their pocket. Online however, there are tables where the bets are as low as $0.02-$0.04 per hand. You can spend an entire day having fun with those $5. Also, there are hundreds of tournaments you can try out from the comfort of your home. Entering a $5 tournament with a total cash prize of $5,000 sounds pretty good don’t you think?
