Online poker is a popular game for players all over the world, allowing them to access a range of games and compete with skilled opponents from anywhere in the world. It’s also a fun, easy-to-play game that rewards actual skill unlike slots or the lottery.
The best way to start playing is to sign up to a good poker site. Look for one that offers safe deposit and withdrawal methods that work with your bank cards. Depending on your location you can deposit and withdraw using a variety of methods including credit cards, debit cards, pre-paid cards, bank transfers, eChecks or third-party eWallets. Many sites even offer cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to make things even easier for you.
Once you’ve signed up to an online poker site the software will download automatically or you can choose to install it manually. The software is lightweight and shouldn’t have much of an impact on your computer or Internet connection. Some sites also offer no download versions that can be run in a web browser.
Most poker sites feature a lobby that allows you to find games of your choice by category such as cash games, tournaments and Sit & Go’s. They’ll also usually have a tab for “beginner” games that will place you into tables with other players who classify themselves as beginners. This dramatically levels the field for newcomers to the game. It also gives seasoned pros a chance to play against people with less experience.