Let's begin with differences of online poker from off line poker game and the pros and cons of the on-line version. The main principal difference is obvious - gamblers, the opponents cannot see each other. Hence, on one hand a player won't have to maintain his "poker image" as well as on the additional hand the player can not "read" the opponent hand by centering on the body Language. Consequently, in online poker room the psychological moment of the game is rather weak, for someone it's good and for someone it really is not so great. In other respects online poker presents only advantages and it will take a while to name all of them. Here are the main ones.

Any room the same as any online casinos work twenty four hours a day 365 days over a year and any gambler may play all over the clock hole year.

A player doesn't have to tog up and go somewhere. Playing poker online at the computer is more comfortable that at the casino table.

The gambler can choose from a wide range of games such as the rarest ones, may play during a fifteen minute break; or leave the table any time. Players may participate in a number of tournaments and cash-games, can play short handed tables or face-to-face, may play at several online poker room tables at a time, play many games in an hour with simultaneous shuffling and dealing. Time limit for decision taking makes the game more dynamic. The players don't have to control and count the jackpot and their very own chips.

Playing poker online is an excellent practice for the beginners playing micro limits which can't be found in off line casino.

In the event that you are ready to play poker online, you should install client programs. Basically the software comprises two parts - server part - here the cards are generated and information regarding all the gamblers is collected. Client's part - here the player sees the cards, opponents and makes gaming decisions. Both parts of the software are connected via the internet and constantly exchange information.

Client programs may be of two types: downloaded (executable programs) and non-downloaded (flash or java, played in the browser). Non-downloaded programs are less convenient however their number is increasing. To play non-downloaded poker room version a gambler should, as a rule, press some button like "Instant Play", then a small browser window will be opened and also the poker room software will be downloaded there. If this really is java program, the player should have java scripts enabled in his browser, flash plug-in should be installed to view flash. The players are likely to have Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher with 128-byte encryption.

If you prefer downloaded version (and it's easier and functional), please find the section "Download" at the net site and download the program (usually 4-8 Mb, however sometimes occur small ones less than 1MB; they download the software after the launch and after that will install the client). In the event the download is complete, start the program and it will install the client program. As a rule the client will automatically add the icon of the poker room at your desktop or to folder "Programs".

Rules for the registration at the poker rooms, money depositing and withdrawal of the winning money are the same as in online casinos. When registering, fill out the application, indicate your full name, address, phone number, official website e-mail, select login and password, as well as your screen name that may be used through the poker room playing sessions. Nearly all online poker rooms accept cards. There are actually a couple of e-wallets such as Moneybookes, Neteller, Firepay and so forth to ease the players funding options.