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Playing online poker differs in many ways from live action poker tables. Even though the rules and protocols are the same, the two different environments present diverse challenges and call for different strategies. First of all, in online poker, players often engage for only short intervals. They jump onto a table, play a few hands and are gone. This means that none of the players get much of an opportunity to evaluate each other’s play. That means you should play a more straightforward type of game because most often you won’t be able to create any image to confuse or trick your opponents.

Online players often engage in more tricky play because they really don’t have to look anyone in the face. There tends to be more bluffing online, and it’s so much easier to just click your chips into the pot than have to actually pick them up, feel their weight and consider losing them. Bluffs also tend to get called more often online than at live card tables. Because it’s impersonal, the action tends to be looser and more unpredictable. Stick to a solid game instead of attempting fancy play. It is also much easier to get distracted when playing online. At a live table, the other players will engage you with chatter. When you’re sitting at home at your computer, you can get distracted by the television, family members, pets, and a million other things. Stay just as focused on your online game as you would in a live card room.