Online Poker

Online poker takes the old card game of chance and cranks it up a few notches. Players can play for the smallest stakes you can imagine, compete to win satellite entries into some of the world’s best live tournaments and even play for multi-million dollar prize pools. And it’s all available from your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.

People started taking online poker more seriously in 2003 when a man named Chris Moneymaker won the World Series of Poker Main Event through an online qualifier for just $40. Moneymaker’s win single-handedly revolutionized the game and paved the way for the mass adoption of legal online poker sites in the United States.

Most online poker games have a variety of buy-ins and games formats so you can choose the level of competition that suits your skill and bankroll. There are also freeroll tournaments and ring games to try out before you invest your hard earned cash. The games also tend to have tighter player communities and some offer a more exclusive experience.

It’s important to note that online poker is a highly regulated industry and all sites adhere to strict regulations that ensure that your account information and funds are safe and secure. It is also vital to only play on a site that is regulated in your jurisdiction, since some unregulated offshore poker sites operate without basic consumer safeguards and could abruptly shut down at any time.