Free Poker to be Played Online
Poker is a very popular card game as it is and the fact that it can now be played on the net has added manifold to its popularity. There are times where the game can be played without paying a fee either. These free sites have caught on like a house on fire and more and more players are joining them. Since some of these sites are not sincere it will help to do your homework well before signing up for a particular site.
These sites offer a huge range when it comes to players, types of games and even poker rooms. Below are some games that are played on these sites along with a description on how they work-
Single play – Here two players play each other one on one. They both begin with equal number of chips and the game continues till one has lost all the chips to the other. The player on the left of the dealer button is considered the small blind and the player on the right of the dealer is the big blind. The two players will keep going at each other till one has lost the game and the chips to the other player. There is only one single winner in this game and the runner up gets nothing.
Tournament play – Here the players are several and the game is not one on one. Poker tournaments are where the big prize money is to be found and that is also the reason why they tournaments are so popular. Also in these cases there is not just a single winner but the winner up also gets a part of the booty which makes the game more worthwhile to the players. Tournaments can be of two types, namely ‘sit and go’ and ‘multi table’. In the case of the former, the game begins as soon as the 10 players are seated in random order. However, for the latter a time and place is pre decided and the game has everything organized right from the seating of the players to the number of rounds that shall be played.
Casino on Net
Of all the free poker sites that can be found on the net, ‘casino on net’ seems to be faring rather well. The site had come up in 1996 and today boasts of over 7 million users, which is no doubt a huge number. The site also offers both private and public tables along with many group tables too. The site is known for its authenticity and this helps the players feel more comfortable while they play their games and this is a huge factor in its popularity.
It will help to keep in mind that real time poker play and online poker play can differ in a lot of ways and therefore it is advisable to read up on the rules of the game and also play a few practice rounds before jumping into the game with your money on the high stakes.
