Challenges faced by Online Poker players

Have you taken a look at the other side of the online poker games?

Online poker platforms have flourished so much in the past few years and there has been an observable transition in people shifting to online poker games from live poker. Since online poker started, live poker took a backseat. A wide spectrum of audiences is accepting the online mode as it’s more convenient and easier to learn.

Online poker sites have and are trying to make their respective platforms easy to use with smooth gameplay features and developing everything day by day and are striving hard to give the best gaming experience to the players.

However, everything comes with baggage and there are certain challenges that online poker players face daily. So, let’s take a look at them-

1.   Poor internet connection 

     How would you feel if your internet connection is slow or you face buffering while watching your fav show? It’s pretty annoying, isn’t it? Bad internet connection while playing poker, is something that is unavoidable and players face it time and again. Imagine you have a show of good hands and you are about to call in and suddenly the network is gone! It’s like a nightmare for online poker players. Internet problems are unexpected and players have to face them without any other way.

2.   Encounters with unknown players

     While playing live poker, it’s not like you will play with your friends but at least you will get to play with professional players unlike online poker where some people can be pretty tough to crack, they can be annoying at times. You may come across newbies so you need to be patient with them because you can’t get a tell on those players online.

3.   Unable to read the opponent’s expressions

     One advantage live poker has over online poker is that players can get an idea of their opponent’s moves by taking a glance at them in person and then making their moves accordingly. Online poker players especially beginners can’t get the gist of their opponent’s hands and you can’t predict the game with ease.

4.   Unsuccessful bluffing

     Bluffing is an important part of poker. At times you have to fake it till you make it! It works awesomely when you can see your opponents. But when you are playing with a virtual player bluffing is not always successful. Bluffing is a lifesaver in the game of poker. So how are you going to know when to bluff? How will you be able to win the game without faking it? In these scenarios winning becomes a highly questionable factor and also a necessity, so you are not at a loss.

5.   Highly addictive

     Every other online thing comes with the risk of addiction and online games are a part of it. You will always feel the urge to play poker when you know you are just one click away from playing the game on your mobile phone anywhere and anytime. And if you win one or two games then that urge to win more and more money will get to you and it can be highly addictive. So, it is advisable to play with responsibility and at your own risk. 

Final thoughts!

Online poker sites give their players a very smooth, authentic, and profitable experience and new players join every day because who doesn’t want convenience at their fingertips? Right!! But you have to keep in mind that a coin has two sides and there are pros and cons to everything. Online poker offers a lot of comforts, and easy access than live poker but playing it comes with a lot of responsibility, patience, and practice. Once, you get a hold of it, you can take a step towards winning more.