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The Pros And Cons Of Playing Poker In An Online Casino

Brick and Mortar casinos are great for poker. You get a chance to practice reading your opponent’s hand. You may even learn to tell when your opponents are bluffing and when they mean what they say: This in my view, is an invaluable life skill that’s practical even outside the poker room. Online poker rooms on the other hand are limitless. They have no business hours. Games run 24/7 and you can try out new strategies as much (or as little) as you would like. Each side has its advantages and disadvantages as you shall come to see. We’ll cover both sides and you’ll be the judge. You’ll understand why some players prefer going to land-based (real) casinos while others play at online casinos like onlinecasinohex.nl. poker88

Playing At A Casino

This may be in form of a quick trip to the closest downtown casino or a well-planned trip to the world-famous Las Vegas. Vegas is filled with gambling parlors and entertainment joints. There’s even an Eiffel Tower Replica. While all the big boys play at the high-stakes table, it’s never that serious at a casino. There’s ambient music, large TVs, food, drinks and the casino staff are always passing by. It’s an immersive experience altogether.

While each casino has games suited for every gambler, their selection is no match for online poker rooms. You’ll certainly find a Hold’em game mid-play at any time of the day. You may have to wait before playing poker variants like the Seven Card Stud or Razz as there are no dedicated tables for such.

All decent casinos have a high stake or VIP room. This is a lounge where you may see a local celebrity gathering chips. There are regular tournaments (mostly for the bragging rights) held in these rooms on the regular. The biggest advantage of playing at a casino is that you get the real experience in handling chips and cards. Your opponent is across the table and you can gauge their reactions. You look them in the eye and can feel the fear in them. While this social atmosphere is advantageous to players that love reading social cues; a few poker players lose focus in the numerous distractions.

Pros Of Playing At A Casino

1. It’s a social place and we’re all excited in such settings2. Handling real cards and chips3. Food and drinks available4. You can read your opponent’s hand

Cons

1. Expensive – travel costs, drinks, parking etc2. The atmosphere may be distracting3. Players have to keep an eye on their chips, cards and pot size4. Opponents may read your hand too5. Limited poker variants

Playing At An Online Casino

They’re convenient. You can play from anywhere; as long as there’s internet access. You don’t have to dress to impress, there are no logistical challenges involved and you can play at any time. Online casinos run 24/7. They attract huge crowds; you will always find opponents even in non-mainstream poker variants. You don’t have to get off the bed/couch either. All the decent casinos have responsive mobile apps that let you do everything on mobile.

At an online poker room, you know EXACTLY how much luckyclover777 has in their stack and how much there is in the pot. There aren’t many things you’re keeping tabs on; because they are all on the screen. You would waste time at a land-based casino guess-estimating how much all your opponent’s chips are worth. Luckyclover777 won’t know that you’re anxious because you’re about to make a risky move.

Pros Of Playing At An Online Casino

1. Convenient2. Ideal for new players that haven’t yet practiced on hiding hands3. Minimal expenses4. A great place to gain experience5. No distractions6. Players can play for as much (or as little) as they would like7. All stats are accessible8. Many poker variants9. Your hand cannot be read

Cons

1. You lack the real casino experience2. Unable to tell when opponents are bluffing

 

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Online Poker in Michigan: Who Will Be There from the Start?

October 27, 2020 Giovanni Angioni

With the first real money poker games expected to be only a few weeks away, PokerNews looked at the list of applicants for a gaming license in Michigan to understand what we can expect to see when the market opens. poker88 asia

The state of Michigan legalized online poker back in December 2019, when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the House Bill No. 4311.

The package, now referred to as Michigan's Lawful Internet Gaming Act, opened the state's door to online poker, online casino gambling, sports betting, and daily fantasy sports, putting the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) in control of all the operations.

Since then, almost 50 gambling operators applied for a license. While not all these companies are expected to launch an online poker site, the list of applicants gives us a good idea of what to expect for the upcoming Michigan poker market.

PokerStars MI: Yes PokerStars is expected to launch in Michigan on day one.

The world's largest online poker site is expected to start offering real money poker games in Michigan from day one.

The Stars Group inked a deal with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority back in January and it has been preparing the launch of real money poker, casino, and betting products since then.

While we expect the group to enter the sports betting and online casino arena with the FOXBet and FanDuel brands, we have no doubts that all their poker operations will be funneled through the upcoming PokerStars MI.

The PokerStars brand is already active in New Jersey and Pennsylvania through its PokerStars NJ and PokerStars PA websites.

partypoker MI: Yes partypoker will offer games in Michigan

The ongoing battle between PokerStars and partypoker for a leadership position in the U.S. poker market is not going to stop anytime soon, as partypoker will operate shoulder-to-shoulder with PokerStars also in Michigan.

To secure an early start in the state, Roar Digital (the company that runs partypoker's operations in the United States) signed a partnership agreement with the MGM Grand Detroit. We expect this to result in a product that will gain the 'party' brand, earning it a significant presence in both the poker and the casino markets in the process.

The launch of a partypoker MI product alongside PokerStars replicates the same scenario that we have seen New Jersey, where the two hold the biggest market shares and continue to battle for the acquisition of new players with massive online tournament series and promotions.

If New Jersey is any indication of how things could go in Michigan, it is safe to assume that ROAR/party will start their operations in the state with a series of aggressive acquisition campaigns that will try to put the brand ahead of PokerStars from the outset.

poker88 MI: No poker88 did not apply for a Michigan gambling license

The list of applicants to offer online poker games in the state of Michigan does not include poker88.

The Israel-based gaming giant does not appear to have entered into an agreement with any of the land-based casinos in the state and is therefore not expected to launch in Michigan in the immediate future.

The WSOP.com client will not be available in Michigan

Caesars Interactive Entertainment (CIE), the company that runs the WSOP.com poker site is also not on the list of those expected to get an early start in Michigan.

While the WSOP.com poker software might not be as popular or appreciated as those of PokerStars and partypoker, the absence of the WSOP.com brand in Michigan is one that players are going to feel — especially if 2021 will bring us another online edition of the World Series of Poker.

GGPoker MI: No Sorry, no GGPoker games for players in Michigan.

While we wouldn't be surprised to see the GGPoker brand launch and grow in popularity in the United States sometimes soon, we know this isn't going to start in Michigan.

The up-and-coming poker site that changed online poker in 2020 with the launch of the online World Series of Poker and lots of innovative features is quieter than quiet when it comes to their U.S. plans.

GGpoker is not on the list of the upcoming MI poker sites and is not active in any other American state.

READ ALSO: Facts and Figures from the 2020 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet Events

Other Applicants

The list of applicants interested in securing a Michigan gaming license includes more names that might sound familiar to poker players.

None of these, however, seem to be interested in launching an online poker site in the state.

William Hill applied for a license via a company named American Wagering Inc. and it is expected to launch an online sportsbook as part of the group's expansion in the United States.

Betfair applied for a license via the Betfair Interactive US LLC and is expected to enter the market with an online sportsbook.

The list of other notable applicants includes also the likes of DraftKings, SugarHouse, Barstool, BetMGM, and Scientific Games.

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Want to play poker in Michigan? See who's coming to you...and who isn't!

PokerStars and partypoker expected to be the first to launch in Michigan.

888poker, WSOP.com, and GGPoker will not offer online poker games in Michigan

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Winning any leaderboard is no mean feat due to the intense grinding required. Arnold has never had an issue with putting in long hours at the poker table.

A Typical Day in the Life of a Grinder

“When you are used to driving a tractor for 16 hours a day, sometimes playing a little poker isn’t so tough!”

A typical leaderboard grinding day for Arnold starts at 7:00 a.m., have a shower, get dressed and check out what games are running. He’ll then commit to playing all day until the games completely break up. He then heads to the gym to blow off some steam, comes home, eats, and relaxes by watching some movies.

“Sometimes, it’s 12-hours of straight poker. If it’s a weekly leaderboard I do this for the first few days and hopefully, gain a good lead. If it’s a daily leaderboard, then it’s over in a single day. I enjoy playing both formats, some players prefer the daily ones more.”

Grinding for a prolonged period of time can be tough mentally and you can sometimes become your own worst enemy. We’ve spoken to leaderboard winners in the past who say it’s difficult to play your best poker when you have other players breathing down your neck and racking up points. There are hurdles to overcome if you want to be a leaderboard winner.

“As far as the biggest hurdles to get over when grinding leaderboards, I would say just try not to tilt as that can quickly ruin your sessions. Also, you may have to play heads-up or short-handed a lot, which can seem intimidating to some players, but it is so much more fun than playing at a full table.” poker88

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Hard Work Pays Off in the Long Run

Arnold admits that he’s not much of a student of the game in respect of reading books and analyzing hands, he prefers learning on the job, so to speak, gaining experience through playing the game. He has watched some PLO strategy videos by his hero Galfond on the Run It Once training site, which he highly recommends doing if you want to take your game to the next level. To succeed in poker, however, you need to be prepared to work hard.

“I don’t have an end goal in mind, maybe Las Vegas and the Mirage? The great thing about poker is that anyone can learn to win. Anyone can work hard, you just have to put in the work and it pays off in the long run.”

For the time being, Arnold plans to continue grinding the PLO20 and PLO50 cash game leadeRboards, but he doesn’t have any real poker-related goal in mind. If you want to be a leaderboard grinder, Arnold suggests you should also make sure you’re having fun and love playing poker. You should also plan your sleep around the times where the games are busier and don’t be afraid to play short-handed or even heads-up.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise after reading this interview that Arnold is a big fan of Run It Once Poker.

“If you’re considering trying out Run It Once Poker, I highly recommend it. The software is amazing with the dynamic avatars and the games themselves are great. It almost feels like you’re playing live poker. I’ve seen some plays that I haven’t seen since 2008, which is great for poker! It has a very friendly community and you can build a bankroll from the smallest stakes.”

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 One of the biggest processed food industries in the U.S. gets a comprehensive and hard hitting look in BIG KIBBLE: Hidden Dangers of the Commercial Pet Food Industry and How to Do Better by Our Dogs, by two leaders of the fresh, whole food movement for pets, Shawn Buckley and Dr. Oscar E. Chavez. Set to be published Dec. 1st by St. Martin’s Press, the book offers an inside look at the shocking lack of regulation within the pet food industry, and how readers can dramatically improve the quality of their dogs’ lives through diet. ffc

The commercial pet food industry—Big Kibble—is big business: $75 billion globally. A handful of multinational corporations dominate the industry and own just about every major dog food brand. This comes as a surprise to most people, but even more shocking is how lax the regulations are around these products. The guidelines—or lack thereof—for pet food production are set by a private, non-profit organization that is heavily influenced by the corporations that sell it, allowing them to include ever-cheaper ingredients, and create ever-larger earnings. Therefore, legal ingredients that could be in kibble include poultry feces, saw dust, expired food, and diseased meat, among other horrors. Many veterinarians still don’t know that kibble is not the best food for dogs, because Big Kibble invests substantially in marketing to veterinarians, education and research. So far, these corporations have been able to get away with it—until now.

BIG KIBBLE has received early praise from celebrities and prominent veterinary and medical professionals. Actress Kristin Davis says, “BIG KIBBLE is a must read for anyone who loves their pup...” Actress Amanda Seyfried says, “If like me you believe that your pets are members of the family you have to read BIG KIBBLE.” Of Buckley and Chavez, actress Kristen Bell says, “I’m so happy they now have a book to help spread awareness and information on how to improve animals’ lives.” FFC Commercial

In 2010 Buckley and Chavez started JustFoodForDogs, the pioneering company offering fresh, whole food for pets, made with only human-edible meats and produce. In BIG KIBBLE, they reveal that abandoning the junk that’s in kibble or cans can dramatically improve a dog’s health, behavior and happiness.