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available games, software and graphics, amount and quality of players,
ease of use and customer support.
Player and tournament volumes are approximations.
Ease of winning - based on how tough the players are in each
room. The higher the rating the easier it is to win. Players call bets
but raise and re-raise less. This doesn't necessarily mean the players
are all weak. Most of the time I would rather play with a knowledgeable
player (I don't mean a pro), than with a player without a clue.
The weak, no nothing player ends up staying in with hands he shouldn't
and ends up making a hand. He didn't know his odds were astronomically
against him. I've lost some big pots to some of these players and
there's nothing that gets your aggravated more.
Please use these ratings as a guide and check out the sites and
make you own decision. I play about nine of these rooms, playing
them based on my mood and goal at that moment.
**Additional Notes on certain rooms- I've played on just
about all these sites since they opened. But, I have to admit after
thousands and thousands of hands, I've narrowed my personal choices
down to the four sites listed below. They have some of the best games,
graphics, tips and strategies, number of players and overall quality
and security.
PokerStars did at one time have some of the toughest players
online but with all the new players they've received the tables have
gotten a little easier. Has the most tournaments available 24/7.
FullTilt Poker
Doyle's Room is relatively new, has great graphics and it is a
pleasure to play there. This site is constantly growing. You'll find a
very diverse group of players from all over he world. Lots of European
players. Remember, if you're in the States, there is anywhere from a 6
to 10 hour time difference with these players. If it's 8pm in the East
Coast, it's 1am in London. You can sometimes use this knowledge to
your advantage.
Absolute Poker does not have the numbers of a PokerStars or
FullTilt sites. But, does have some good games, average players, and
plenty of action. You'll see a lot of the same players at the tables
day after day which makes it a little easier to get a read on your
competition. I play this room frequently.
GOOD LUCK
email me
with any questions or comments.
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