Thebluegangster
Rising Star
Bronze Level
I started playing poker online during covid and never really thought about playing live games. Is it worth switching to playing live?
Risto234
põrandaalune pokkerimängija
Loyaler
ADRI7HO
On the road...
Loyaler
If the online poker game is profitable, you can try to play live, or try to get a place at a live event in a satellite tournament from an online room...
Ruslan L
Visionary
Platinum Level
Playing live, in my opinion, is much more interesting than online. But it is obvious that playing online is more convenient, as it takes less time and you can play without leaving your home. I think it's up to you to decide and any advice is unnecessary here.
Poker_Mike
Legend
Loyaler
I think the best places to start playing live are the closest and easiest for you to get to - that play the games you want to play.
Newzooozooo
Legend
Loyaler
Hi.
If you have good results, then you can also try to play live. But I am sure that playing live is more difficult and such a game requires thorough experience. Personally, I only play online in the evenings after work.
Good luck.
If you have good results, then you can also try to play live. But I am sure that playing live is more difficult and such a game requires thorough experience. Personally, I only play online in the evenings after work.
Good luck.
_420_420_
Rock Star
Silver Level
Live is a much softer game for sure. Most live players are recreational compared to the grinders online. Don't feel intimidated by things like live tells and such. AS time goes on you will both pick up on them and learn to conceal them from others. They aren't really a huge part of the game for the most part.
Danaire72
Enthusiast
Silver Level
I have had the opportunity to play poker live and I loved it a lot, that's where my passion for the world of poker was born, now I play online poker more, since I feel more comfortable and I can play when I want and when I have time. Since I play live poker, I have to schedule those starts. Everything is a matter of adaptation, where one feels more comfortable there is.
azteca6
Rock Star
Bronze Level
If it's worth playing live, the experience is better and it's more fun, start playing with a group of friends like tournaments where the stakes aren't as high individually, simply to have fun, pass the time and understand the game a little more, as well as become a style of game
takinitSLEAZEE
Legend
Loyaler
Emily Trott
Legend
Loyaler
I'd suggest that, if it is possible, you go to a local card room with low minimum cash games or low entry fee tourneys. It is much different than online and you'll want to test the water before diving in.
In my opinion the overall experience of live play is far greater than that of playing online. There is a lot to be said for human contact, as well as the tactile pleasure of holding the cards in your hand and hearing the chips click against each other. You'll also make new friends, and hear some interesting stories.
In my opinion the overall experience of live play is far greater than that of playing online. There is a lot to be said for human contact, as well as the tactile pleasure of holding the cards in your hand and hearing the chips click against each other. You'll also make new friends, and hear some interesting stories.
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johnnylawford
Visionary
Bronze Level
100% this, home games allow you to set your own buy-in, avoid paying rake and play with people you're comfortable with. Arrange a small 3-4 person cash game with a minimal (or no) buy-in and play with friends until you're comfortable with the mechanics and rules of live poker. If you're enjoying/preferring live play, then consider trying the lowest buy-in you can find at your local casino, ideally having a friend or two join you for it.
