Whilst a large majority of poker is now play online, the foundations of poker were built in live games – in bars, clubs and homes of people around the world. As such, it is important to understand the differences between live ond online play, so as to avoid any common rookie mistakes.
However, as the game became more popular there was an increasing demand for poker to be played in regulated established, such as casinos, designated poker rooms and underground clubs.
Some of the basics of live play include:
- The deck – The cards you play with and what to look out for.
- Casinos
- Live game etiquette – What to know when playing live
- Home games – How to set up a ‘home game’, what you need and how to make it run smoothly.
