Whether it’s No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha or Triple Draw 2-7 Lowball, poker is the game that allows players of all backgrounds and skill levels to chase the dream of being a professional player. While there are many who succeed in making a living from the green felt, it is also a difficult game to master and those who do, typically spend as much time studying poker as they do playing it.

The best online poker sites cater to players from all over the world and have a wide variety of games to choose from. When choosing a site you should consider the number of games, minimum and maximum deposit limits, withdrawal fees, processing times and security measures in place. You should also look at the range of deposit and withdrawal options including credit/debit cards, e-wallets and cryptocurrencies.

While playing at a physical casino requires a lot of social skills to play effectively, many of these are not necessary when you play poker online. Since you are not able to read any of the physical ‘tells’ of your opponents it is crucial that you know how to read the betting patterns of each player. This will allow you to figure out their tendencies and determine if they are bluffing. In addition, you will need to understand how to use pot odds which are the ratio of the size of the current pot to the amount that you would have to call in order to win a hand.