Online Poker vs Real Life Casino?

Question

This question is mainly for the pro poker players but anyone can answer.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Online Poker and Real Life Casino. Where do you find more newcomers that are easy to beat?

Overall which would you recommend? online or real life casino for poker?

thanks

Answer 1

Advantages of live poker:

* The players are a lot worse

* Free booze (even if you don't drink, it makes your opponents play worse)

* Can take advantage of physical tells

* Don't have to worry about your electricity or internet connection going out in the middle of a tournament

Advantages of online poker

* Can play twice as many hands per hour

* Can play multiple tables at once

* Lower rake

* Can play much lower stakes if you don't want to gamble much money (example: limit holdem is at least $2/$4 live, but you can play for as little as 2 cents/4 cents online)

* Don't need to leave the house, burn gas, change clothes, eat crappy casino food, etc.

* Anyone in the world can play, so there's always a game.  Your local cardroom isn't going to be spreading pot limit omaha hi/lo anytime soon.

* No need to wait on the waiting list for long periods of time

* No dealers to tip

* Don't have to put up with obnoxious people sometimes found at casinos

Answer 2

Real is better.  You can get more info playing a live game and info is power.  You also cut down the collusion factor in live games.

On-line is convenient for when you can't or don't want to go to a card room, or if you just want to play for an hour or so.  You can also play a lot more hands per hour and play multiple tables at once, giving you a better chance of turning a profit for your time.

Answer 3

I know I do better in real casinos because they tend to attract the tourists (A.C. and Las Vegas) and because you can pick up more information.  In addition, with online casinos like Poker Stars and Full Tilt Poker, it is a grind because most of the players who play there are very good and it wouldn't surprise me if there is a lot of cheating going on.

Answer 4

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