Beginner's Guide to Online Poker

On this page we explain step-by-step what poker is and how to play online. Each part of the article indicates sections for further study. We suggest you start with 888 poker If you are new to online poker, if you have any questions, visit the contact section or leave a comment on the article with your question.

What is Poker?

This is a card game in which, in each round, players place bets based on the strength of their cards. There are several types of poker, each with its own rules (see below).

It is a game of skill, considered a mind sport by IMSA (International Mind Sports Association), in which it is important to know the rules thoroughly, apply basic knowledge of statistics and mathematics, learn to “read” people and their attitudes and know how to deal with your own emotions. luck in poker it can even be relevant in the short term, but it is clearly irrelevant in the long run. Let us explain: the best players in the world can have times when they are dealt bad cards and lose games in a row. As it is, novice players can get very lucky and win a few games. In the long run, however, the best players will win more, and the worst will lose more. An example of this is professional Phil Hellmuth Jr., who has won the world championship 11 times!

Observation: the official name of the game is “pôquer” (in Brazil) and “póquer” (in Portugal). However, the game is better known by its original name “poker”. At PokerDicas.com we will mainly use the form “poker”.

Don't forget to reference the article: “Poker Hand Rankings“.

Poker Modalities

Poker has dozens of forms, but the most popular are:

• Texas Hold'em is a game in which each player receives two hole cards. During the round, five open (community) cards are placed on the table. It is the most popular game currently, and is played in the biggest championships.
• Closed Poker It was the most played in the past. In it, each player receives 5 cards, and can exchange zero to five cards for others.
• Omaha It is one of the fastest growing types of poker today. It has many similarities to Texas Hold'em, but there are four hole cards instead of two.

Meet the poker modalities in the articles: “Rules: Texas Hold'em“, “Rules: Closed Poker“, “Rules: Omaha“.

Types of games

There are two basic types of poker games:

• Board games (cash games)
• Tournaments

You board games These are the ones where each player takes their money (buy-in) and buys chips. If the buy-in runs out, they can simply buy more chips and continue playing. In this type, the player participates for as long as they want. You can get up and leave with your chips at any time, as long as you are not involved in the current hand.

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Us championships You pay an entry fee, known as a “buy-in,” and receive a predetermined amount of chips. All players start with the same amount of chips, and are eliminated when they run out, until only one player remains with all the chips. The tournament prize pool is made up of the total of the entries, and around 10% of the entrants end up with prizes.

To learn more about the types of poker games, read the articles “table games (cash games)“, “multi-table tournaments” and “sit-and-go tournaments“.

How to play poker online

Poker is one of the most popular games on the Internet today, with millions of players simultaneous all over the world. To play, you need to join a online poker room, a program (software) in which you watch the games and participate in real time. The best programs have poker free for beginners, in addition to the real money version. In the real money game, there are options for all budgets, from tables with cent bets, to tables and tournaments worth thousands of dollars.

Security. The best poker software follows very strict standards established by international auditing bodies, and is subject to constant testing, with the risk of banning or very high fines in case of non-compliance. They generally use 128-bit encryption technology.

Justice. The cards are dealt using randomization algorithms, i.e., random distribution. This is the most secure part of the system, to prevent tampering with the results. The chance of each card being drawn from the deck is exactly the same. The security procedures taken make good online poker programs safer places to play than in casinos or clubs, since it is impossible for the dealer to tamper with the cards.

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How to get started (step by step)

For those of you who want to start playing poker online, we have prepared a step-by-step tutorial to make it easier. We suggest following the steps below.

STEP 1:
Visit the “poker rules” and read the rules of the game you want to know. We recommend starting with the most popular game: Texas Hold'em. Don't forget to know the hierarchy of poker hands to know what wins over what;

STEP 2:
Visit our “poker rooms“, choose a program to install and play in free mode. This way, you won’t lose money in this initial phase of training. Free poker games are not exactly the same as real money poker. Free players tend not to fold their hands and try to bluff much more often. However, these games are great for learning the rules;

STEP 3:
Register for free on our Poker Forum and participate in our free discussions and tournaments. The forum is always open to poker players, even beginners. We have a specific section for beginner questions. Start with this special topic: Recommended topics for beginners. Some promotions and giveaways we run are restricted to forum members;

STEP 4:
Visit the “poker strategy” and read the basic and beginner level articles to get started, and then gradually increase the level of complexity. Check back to Poker Tips from time to time to read the news and find out about recent promotions. And feel free to ask if you need help!

Happy gaming!