Online Poker

Competitive poker is now available online through a number of Online Poker Rooms. Each night tens of thousands of players are playing anywhere from play money tables to high stakes games.

For online poker rooms you will have to download software which will connect to the online poker servers over the internet and manage all aspects of game play.

Next, you will need an account with the poker room. Usually you will have to fund the account before you can play real money games. These online poker rooms do not charge a membership or monthly fee. Instead, they take a small fee per hand known as the rake, similar to casinos.

Due to U.S. gaming laws, most poker rooms operate in international locations outside of U.S. jurisdiction. Also, many credit card companies disallow gambling related transaction. So, the biggest problem you'll face is getting the money into and out of the account. Try using your Visa or Mastercard for funding your account, but if that doesn't work, try Neteller or FirePay as virtual debit card services.

We recommend Party Poker for being one of the most popular, reliable and enjoyable experiences. It's easy to get caught up in their games and single table tournaments. They also offer a number of promtions and special offers.