Learning how to play online poker requires you to learn new techniques and tactics. Online poker sites usually categorize games by their types, such as tournaments, cash games, sit-and-go’s, and special format games. New players should play at beginner tables to make sure they don’t get overwhelmed by more experienced opponents. Here are some ways to improve your game:
Multi-state agreements: States like Connecticut may soon be able to offer online poker. The existing MSIGA has made it easier for states to enter agreements with one another to create a merged player pool. The resulting multi-state player pool is an important consideration for the online poker industry in Connecticut. In the future, more states may follow suit. If the current MSIGA is a success, it may even be expanded to new states.
The United States’ 2006 UIGEA law made it illegal for banks to process payments for online poker sites. Although the law didn’t explicitly prohibit online poker, several sites continued to accept US players and found ways to work around the law. This continued to drive growth in online poker until April 15, 2011.
While US players may be able to participate in online poker, it’s unlikely to reach the same popularity levels as poker players in other countries. Players in the US would not be able to play with players in countries such as China and India, which have segregated markets and have banned everything poker. Those in European states, meanwhile, are only beginning to share their player pools. It’s possible that more states will follow suit as the popularity of the industry grows.