Online poker and live poker both have disadvantages and advantages. When it comes to online poker you will see many more hands per hour. You will defiantly see this if you are playing more then one online hand or if you are playing more then one online tournament. This is a good way to learn how to play the game and how to play it effectively. Not to mention that the player can play for much higher profits if they are a skilled player.
With live poker it is obvious that the advantage is that you can see the other players face to face. You also have the ability to use your voice such as telling the famous poker tales. This personal interaction is what a great many players enjoy. If you have mastered the ability to read the other players it is like they are showing you there cards face up. Most of the best and more professional players play the opponent 80% of the time and only rely on the cards 20 % of the time. Playing live poker is the easiest way to get your money right then from the cashier unlike online poker that can take weeks.
Here are some of the disadvantages of both online poker and live poker. Live is only one game at a time. Online you may have to wait weeks to get your winnings. There is no face to face interaction with online poker. It is extremely hard to find a beginners game when playing live most of these players have been playing for sometime and do not have a small bankroll. Live poker is not usually played in the comfort of your own home though some amateur games do get played at home but for the real thing it is usually played at a crowded casino. Also when playing a live game it is custom to tip the dealer which can become costly. Playing live it is hard to find big multi player tournaments but online there can be as many as 2000 to 5000 players at any given time. There is also the cost of travel for live games.
When making your decision on what game to play, look at the advantages and disadvantages to see what best fits you. Then just have fun.
