Online Poker FAQ

What are the rules of playing poker online?

The rules of playing poker online are very simple. But, before you move forward with the rules, you must know what  poker means. Poker is a game of cards in which players bet into a communal pot and the player holding the best combination of cards at the end of the betting wins the pot.

During a given betting round, each remaining player may take one of four actions:

• Check a bet of zero that does not forfeit interest in the pot.
• Bet or raise, a nonzero bet greater than preceding bets that all successive players must match or exceed or else forfeit all interest in the pot.
• Call a nonzero bet equal to a preceding so that the player’s interest is maintained in the pot.
• Fold. This means a player surrenders his interest in the pot in response to another player’s bet.

Poker betting usually continues until each player has either called all bets or folded. Different poker games have various numbers of betting rounds interspersed with the receipt or replacement of cards.

Is is mandatory to declare online poker winnings on my taxes?

An ideal situation for any person is to declare all his income while assessing his taxable income. The same rule applies for winnings from poker games as well. Such records help a person in filing an  authentic tax return.

Can online poker be played for free?

Yes, online poker can be played for free. There are various sites that offer free online poker games. These free poker games help in increasing a player’s knowledge about different poker games and that too, without risking any money. Free poker games also help the players in mastering the skills of the game.

Is cheating possible while playing online poker games ?

There have been evidences of cheating in the early days of online poker. Fortunately, online poker sites have implemented highly effective monitoring systems in order to check such malpractices. They  use sophisticated RSA public/private key encryption technology to ensure the safety of sensitive data. Furthermore, online poker sites also protect the transactions and personal details of players by storing the details on secured servers. These servers are protected by the most advanced Firewall systems.

How can I play free online poker?

For playing free online poker, you will have to first choose a poker website. This is a very important step. You must choose a website that is registered and reputed. After this, you will have to register yourself by entering your user name and e-mail address. The poker site will credit your account with dollars (different in case of different online poker sites). Then you can head to the “Free Tables” section of the site and choose a table. Click on a free seat and enter the size of the “virtual” stack that you want to play on this table. Playing free poker will give you a chance to make your first steps in the poker world without taking the slightest risk.