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Fun at Poker. 101: Playing poker for “fun” is about as exciting as kissing your sister…or brother! Poker should be played at stakes you can afford…Losing should never make a dent in your standard of living!!!

Before you fall in love with this most fascinating game, follow these rules:Never gamble with scared money, never bet on another man/woman’s game, and NEVER PLAY when Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Sick/Sleepy! Check the acronym HALTSS when you sit down to play real money poker live or online, and you will win more, or lose less.

A word of warning: If you are uncomfortable reading this article, TWENTY QUESTIONS, chances are that you may not have the temperament or discipline to play poker for real money

Playing any game for real money may not work for some…Play Responsibly! Poker is a game you can enjoy the first time you sit down, and spend the rest of your life getting better. You will appreciate it and enjoy it more every day. To paraphrase the saying about fishing, “a bad day playing poker is better than a good day doing almost anything!”

However, the jury is still out on whether online poker for real money is or is not allowed. To date there seem to be many millions, in all walks of life, who want to play. Enforcement of any rules against players is very unlikely to happen. Please satisfy yourself before playing for real money! This article is intended for educational purposes only.

Before we move on to the fun stuff..One very important point, Poker is a game of Skill. There are people who lose more than they should, yet could continue to play the game they love if they just Improve their Game, or play at Lower Stakes. Poker is not like slot machines, bingo, roulette, craps or any of the games where Luck is the only factor. We have our opinion as to the ethics and legality of the game…please decide for yourself.

Brush up on the Basics…Rules and Terms, Variations, and History of Poker.

While play money poker may not be the most exciting game of poker, fun games can be a very useful way to Learn the Game, to help you become comfortable with the Action Buttons and any differences with a New Game or Site, and even a great place to Outlast a Bad Run of Cards. The first few times you Play more than One Table, be sure to test the water at fun money. It isn’t fun to lose a big pot because you pushed the wrong button. However, most agree, you will never really learn the game, or enjoy it as much as if you play for real money.

Please Skim the sections below before you go to the section Online Poker, if you are sure you understand the Hand Rankings, Betting Structure, Terms, or the Variations of the games you want to play.

If you are a HISTORY BUFF, this seemingly short article is chock full of links that will give you a better understanding of the game.

…there are a few variations, but start by clicking the HANDRANKING button. There is much detail here…save the detail for when you have time, or interest, but be sure you realize that HILO, LOWBALL and some HOME GAMES have different hand rankings. You just need to know the game you are playing. For most of you the HI ONLY hand rankings are all you need to know. Do not lose focus on trying to learn things you won’t need. They will not be on the test!

This link is critical to understand… BETTING STRUCTURE remember antes and bringins are usually discussing Stud poker, so if you are a HoldEm, or Flop game player…Antes will only apply to HoldEm when you are in the final rounds of a big tourney.

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with some of the colorful POKER TERMS and slang names for specific STARTING HANDS. These are not on the TEST of whether you win or lose. Come back and read them when you have time.

It is also worth keeping in mind that most rooms will enforce some kind of table etiquette, which they will expect their members to observe when playing at any of their tables. Another excellent source for new players is the Card Player magazine site, which has many great beginner tutorials.

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There are so many VARIATIONS of the game, many are played at home games, but most cardrooms stick to HoldEm, with a sprinkling of Omaha and Stud and some HILO split games to give a change of pace. You will find Pineapple, Draw, Razz, Triple Draw and even Guts and PaiGow at various cardrooms. Be sure to take the SURVEY if you want to find these games. If you know one of the less familiar games, you may want to find it online. Often people who have never played try these games, and you may know as much or more if you have played the game before. However, especially at the Draw Poker tables, you will tend to find players who know the game. Draw Poker is a technically exact game where the expert has a huge edge, so be forwarned.

While all the television series extol the excitement of No Limit Texas HoldEm, Limit HoldEm or Stud may be games more familiar to you, and much less expensive to learn. It is much less likely that your entire bankroll will disappear in one hand in Limit Games, and every professional knows that it is only a matter of time before a beginner makes a mistake at No Limit and finds himself CHIPLESS at the table.

You can be enjoying Poker online today in the comfort and security of your own home, even if you have you never played poker.

Ok, so most of you skipped all of the above and got to the part where you get to play Online Poker in your jammies, or less…kick back in an easy chair, or put your feet up on the desk and get ready to Play Poker. You can play on your lunch break or even in the park with a wireless connection. You can play in most hotels across the country, and even RV parks have wireless connections. The internet and Poker are everywhere!

From the very first day you decide to play for Fun, you can lose money. HOW? By downloading software directly from the PokerSite, and not getting some of the bonuses that Affiliates offer. Just like name brand items are rarely sold for full price, Poker has better deals if you shop around, or know someone who has already played. It may not seem like much at first either, and it isn’t. The $20 to $50 or $100 that you might lose by not using the right Bonus Code or Promotion Code or Banner may not mean much, unless you find you play more and more…and many people find they play more and more. So here is an estimate of what you might be losing if you find you play 10 hours per week of 3/6 HoldEm…a moderate, but not unreasonable Limit or Amount of time. In a week, only $10 dollars, in a month maybe $50 and in a year…well, do the math. You could be throwing away $600 per year, even more if you lose out on Bonuses because you deposit the wrong amount to get the biggest bonus.

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When you are comfortable with the betting terms and structure, we can move on to recommending you start your online poker career with POKER TOURNAMENTS, and later real money tournaments. You will find tournaments at all price limits, and all times of the day or night. You are able to control the amount you pay to play and almost always be sure of an hour or two of entertainment in LIMIT TOURNAMENTS…avoid NO LIMIT tournaments until you are more experienced, as you can find yourself out of the tournament on the very first hand, and that kills an evening of entertainment if your budget is limited.