The differences between online and live poker.
Online and live poker are obviously two different variants of the same game. Despite the fact that the game itself is exactly the same, the different environments it’s played in, give birth to particularities that clearly set the two variants apart.
While this difference is not all that accentuated in Limit Texas Holdem, it becomes obvious in No Limit. Those players who have only played online poker (the vast majority of those playing online, fall into this category) also easily recognize the difference in approach, Limit Holdem and No limit Holdem require.
Contrary to common belief, the average skill level of online poker players exceeds that of real live poker players. Commonly, it is thought that players who go to real card-rooms are all world-class, like players you see on TV in the WPT or WSOP. The fact, though, that they play in real brick-and-mortar establishments, doesn’t guarantee that they’re outstanding or any better than their online counterparts. The average online poker player spends a lot more time playing poker, because of the widespread nature and fuss-free accessibility of the game, ( plus he plays more hands/ hour than any live poker player) whilst many real poker players only play the game for fun.
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Some poker psychology today… well a new look at an old question at least - want to run an old scenrio by you all, and then apply this to various situations…
On October 1, 2007, the Federal Reserve and the Department of Treasury (the Agencies) released their joint proposal for rules to implement the applicable provisions of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act. While the proposed rules clarify some of the enforcement requirements for the UIGEA, those seeking all the black and white answers may be left wanting after wading through the 52 page document. Interested parties have until December 12, 2007 to comment on the proposed rules. Some elements of the rules proposal follow:
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