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This series of articles detail all aspects of playing poker online. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced online poker player, this guide will teach you many new and useful tricks. We will reveal how to minimize losses and rake - and how to maximize winnings, bonus dollars, promotional deals, and much more. For more information on how to win big at the tables, see our Poker Strategy, Poker Rules and Online Poker - Beginner's Guide sections, and check out our Odds Calculator. Good luck at the tables!
Part I - The Online Poker Industry
Learn about the poker industry and how to avoid costs!
On any given day, more than 100,000 people from all over the world sit down in front of their computers to play poker online for real money. The popularity of online poker has increased at an astounding speed over the last two years, with a total 2000% increase!
Part II - Choosing Poker Rooms
Learn how to choose the best poker rooms for you!
While there are more than 100 different online poker rooms to choose from, in reality there are only about 25 different software/platforms which are not sharing the same software and player base, out of which about a dozen have high traffic.
Part III - Maximize Your Bonus
Take advantage of the best bonus offers!
All online poker rooms offer bonuses and, as competition heightens, this benefits you as a player. Learn more about evaluating these offers and choosing the most beneficial bonuses and promotions for your needs.
Part IV - Bankroll Management
Learn how to manage your bankroll!
Many beginners underestimate the necessary funds required to play poker for an extended period of time. The money you can afford to potentially lose and have earmarked to you poker game is called your poker "bankroll". This article will explain how to avoid mismanaging your money.
Part V - Poker Room Basics
Learn about all the poker room features!
This article is for beginners and explains basic elements of online poker rooms, such as opening a player account, funding, how to best use the lobby, and info on other features such as all-in protection, randomized card shuffles, and support.
Part VI - Tricks of the Trade
Learn the "tricks of the trade"!
This article will provide you with a good overview on how to work multiple table play to your favor, how to work with notes, hand history analysis, and much more.
Part VII - Important Poker Supplies
Learn about books and other poker supplies!
There are many useful tools that will improve your game and make poker more enjoyable. Most players will benefit from a handful of instructional poker books and potentially from analysis software and/or poker strategy software.
Part VIII - Legal Issues and Cheating
Are the robots coming?! Is poker illegal?!
This section will discuss the legal status of online poker in the United States and Europe. As well, it will present arguments as to why we believe that poker rooms do not rig the games, and will address the concerns many players have about cheating amongst players and the chances of playing against strong robots.
