Live Poker - In-person vs. Online

[acivia]

I'm wondering what other people think about which live poker type is easier (better success for you) - playing live poker in-person versus online.

On one hand, playing live poker in-person can help to keep you focused without other distractions around you, can enable you to hone in on tendencies of others, and can key you in to potential tells of another player. On the other hand, playing live poker online can ensure that you can think outloud, play in silence, and you can't give off any physical tells to another player.

Curious to hear what others think while we are in this COVID world still.

 

[scobido]

I think that every player has a favorite style of play, for example I like it more online, because you can play at any time you want any kind of game (cash, tournaments, fast games).

 

[takinitSLEAZEE]

I prefer a live setting for the simple fact I can leave w/cash in hand. I like playing online for the convenience. As for reading the table and all that drama it doesn't really matter, numbers don't lie.

 

[wizz99]

I haven't played l've since the start of covid but hoping to host a game soon with my poker buddies. I think working out the number of BB will take some practise as well as estimating what's in the pot as it's been a while....

 

[VITOS]

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[jason2626]

Big Jay wants to know

I think it depends on your style, if you have tells like I do but I know I do and know how to change it up. I find it easier to play looser online.

 

[Tiltmode1987]

I have had more success playing live. I think i get too complacent online and playing live i am more focused and into the game

 

[ADRI7HO]

Both online and live poker have their pros and cons.
An advantage of live tournaments online, for example, is that if you fall out, you can go to another tournament and another tournament right away, and you can even sit in several tournaments at the same time, which is a huge advantage over live tournaments. For example, if you can sit in a live tournament for a maximum of few side events, then the long trip home or another tournament tarvelling can come, I think it can be quite tiring.
On the other hand, you can play dozens of tournaments online in as little as a few hours if you want and you don’t even have to leave your room, which is a pretty good thing.

 

[SPANKYSN]

I prefer live poker. I play live poker in Las Vegas or Niagara Falls, New York, which means that I am on vacation. I am usually more relaxed and enjoy the experience. I also get to interact with other players, which I cannot do online because I am either playing on my tablet while on the treadmill, or I am just too slow to type and make good poker decisions.