Poker is a very popular card game on the western world. As a matter of fact, it is considered to be the most played card game ever with higher popularity then black jack, bridg and other types of games.
There are few reasons for this as the gave involes luck, gamble, skill and social skills. The term "poker face" is used for a reason as not many people can stay calm and not make the slightest sign as they are loosing (or winning) thousands of dollars. This is the reason why many professional poker players wear sun glasses to hide their eyes at game time. Even the most self controlled person will show a sign when winning or loosing. This sign is best seen in his eyes.
The skill factor is also very important and is considered to be "responsible" for more then 50% of winning or loosing. Knowing when to fold, call or rais is heavily relying on experiance and game understanding. Even the descision when to rais or put "all in" when your aponent's hand is superior is a descision that has nothing to do with luck.
Online poker has became very popular in the last years as more and more players join these virtual rooms but win and loose real money. Some of the most famous names are Pokerstars, FullTilt poker, Paty Poker and Titan Poker but there are hundreds of other rooms running on a veriaty of platforms.
More information about the different platforms and the way different countries see online poker in the comming posts.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
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