What is online poker?

Online poker can be defined as the action of playing poker over the internet against real people from around the world. To be able to play poker online, you will need to register an account at one of the online poker sites.

After you decide what poker site you want to play at, you will have to download their poker software. The next step is to install the poker software and to create a unique poker account. You can find a good poker room from the list on the right side of our website.

You can now login to your account and play poker for virtual money to see how the software runs and to get accustomed with the game functions. When you feel ready to start playing for real money, go to the "Cashier" and make your first deposit. You can easily deposit with your credit card or any of the other deposit methods available. We recommend you to use an E-Wallet like Moneybookers or Neteller for deposits, because it will make your poker withdrawals much easier.

Sometimes, the poker site's representatives will ask you to send them a scanned copy of your ID card or passport, and a utility bill as a proof of address. This is standard procedure and it is required by the authorities that regulate the poker sites. This way the poker sites fight against fraud and will prevent dishonest people from participating in the real money games.

Making your first deposit will attract a first deposit bonus, that can be redeemed in time after you play at the real money tables. All poker sites have specific requirements for their bonuses to be cleared, and they are measured in poker points. Those poker points are earned while playing at the real money tables. The more you play, the more poker points you get.

The poker points are part of the poker site's loyalty program. You can use them to clear your bonuses and to redeem gifts from their shops. Sometimes you can use points to buy in to special tournaments or to purchase freerolls vouchers.

The best thing about online poker is that you will always find somebody to play with. With thousands of players online at any hour, you will surely find active tables at the stakes you want to play at. Lots of tournaments will add to the fun and will make your online poker adventure even more enjoyable.

If you earn a big prize in a tournament, or manage to win nice money at the cash tables, it is always a good idea to request a cashout. This way you will put your earnings to a safe place and you will not be tempted to throw all your money in a single game when you are on tilt.

If you haven't tried online poker yet, you don't know what you are missing! Register at any of the following poker sites and join the action!