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By Rich Vial


Poker is quickly becoming the fastest rising game in the gambling market. Poker has had a new addition with the entry of internet poker rooms. The popularity of poker is increasing due to online poker websites and all the television coverage the game is getting. Online poker has gained popularity because of the ease to use. All that you need is a computer and an Internet connection to start playing the game!

An online poker room is actually a company that allows users or poker players to access their software developed to host poker games on their internet site. There are many poker sites available today that accept US players, but not all of them do. This is becuase of a gambling law passed in the United States called the UIGEA or Unlawful Internet Gambling and Enforcement Act. This made it hard for the online poker sites to transfer money in and out of the Uniited States so some companies stopped trying and left the market.

Online poker sites make their income from the rake from the pots. The rake in poker is what the casino takes for allowing you to play in their game. The percentages can vary and in a traditional casino it is commonly in the range of 5 and 20%. Internet poker rooms charge less rake because the overhead costs of internet US poker room are less compared to a brick and mortar casino. The rakes of internet poker rooms are as low as 2% and as high as 5%.

When you are selecting an online poker room, it is vital to check the safety of the internet site. Some sites are not as secured as they should be and any information that you pass on may be used in wrongful manner. Check if the site is secured so that all financial transactions that you do are safe. In addition, some of the online poker sites do not have license from a trusted gambling commission. You must always choose a site that has a license to host poker games. Other things to consider while selecting online poker sites are personalized features, multi-table features and compatibility with the operating system of your computer.

It is also advised to check the traffic that an online poker room has before choose it. The more players a site has, the more games you can play and improve your chances of winning and making money. There are many poker websites that offer bonuses and promotions to enhance poker players to play online. Since there are so many poker websites to choose from, it is highly recommended to spend some time exploring before you select one. Regardless of what internet poker room you select, you are sure to have tons of fun and make tons of money!




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