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Im going to make my first deposit and i just wanna now how much better the players are on real money tables then play money tables. (im 15 to clear things up.) Ive played play money for about a year but lately ive really began to take it seriously so will i notice a difference or will the low blinds tablesbe similar to play money tables?
 
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your only 15, thought you had to be atleast 18 and or 21 in some places to play online real money
 
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shhhhhhh




At the micro limits the play is horrendous. Calling stations galore. Its very similar to play money. Its not *THAT* bad as you climb the limits, but donks exist at every level. Just be careful, and don't spout your age. Techniccally you aren't supposed to play for real money till your 18
 
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i'm curious. If this guy does well, but they find out he is underage... what happens to that money he won? Anyone?
 
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its likely taken away... thats why he should shh
 
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its under my dads name and so is the credit card so prove i wasent playing.
 
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Good Luck

Hey
I did the exact same thing you are doing. Although I found a site giving away free 100$ I began playing micro limits. Start slow and read some articles about bankroll management because it is your saving grace. Stick through the lower limits and battle your way up slowly but surely.

Jonathon

(I suggest creating a neteller account it will make everything much easier!)
 
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I would recommend starting a site that will give you a free starting amount, and try to build that up, or try to win some money on freerolls and gradually build that up. Not only will it teach you patience, but you won't be risking any money while you learn the ropes.
Play on the Play Money tables is worse than anywhere else - many players that will literally raise with everything, not most things, everything. The style of play there becomes very simple - wait for a very, very solid hand and then play knowing you're a favourite. Freerolls aren't really any better in the early stages, but later on you can get some more sensible play. On the Micro stakes tables the advice is going to be much the same, but while you'll get players playing every hand, it's not quite so common to see capped betting on every hand. As you move up the stakes, the players get a little more careful, although you can still find those that don't know the meaning of the words 'starting hand selection'.
I'd recommend the Freeroll route - once you're good enough to win a starting stake on a freeroll hopefully you've learned enough to build that up to something more.
 
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haha i have been 18 for 7 months but been playin online since i was about 16.

Jus dont tell anyone.
In regard to the play money, it isnt really the same as real money. With play money people jus go all in and mess around, not taking it too seriously (its not money).
 
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