Why
Poker Over Other Games?
When
met with the wide range of opportunities for online
gaming, many players ask themselves and others “Why
should I play this game rather than a million other
games that are on offer out there?”
The
truth is that Online
Poker is essentially different to all other online
casino games for one main reason: you are actually playing
against real, living, breathing, thinking people who
are on the ‘other side of the screen rather than against
the house. And this is a huge difference, because you
know what they say about the house…’it always wins!’
The
house in Poker
makes its money not by collecting your losses on wagers
but by charging a fee that facilitates the game operation.
Essentially, the house rents seats at the poker table
or takes a percentage of winnings for each won pot.
On the other hand, dice games, wheel games and card
games such as blackjack are always skewed in favour
of the house.
A
fantastic poker player can expect consistent winnings
and performance against other players as they would
in real life. And while Poker does have an element of
luck, this is ultimately a game of skill and experience.
The
law recognizes the claim of Poker being a game of skill.
While many games are illegal and fall under the definition
of ‘chance’ or ‘luck’ games, poker
is widely regarded, even by law authorities, as a game
of skill, and is actually authorized in jurisdictions
where gambling is not. This makes poker rather unique
among online games that fall under the gaming and gambling
umbrella.
Assuming
that your skill level as an online poker player is up
to par, all that is left is to put your true skills
to the test and start winning online as you would in
offline poker.