Beginner´s Online Poker Guide

Poker is no longer just a game - it's a modern phenomenon attracting more and more people to itself everyday. And beyond any doubt, online poker rooms are very much responsible for this popularity of the game of poker. Playing anytime, anywhere and wearing and behaving themselves whatever way they wish - is something that players of both genders and all ages like a lot about the game.

With all the benifits the online poker world has, it can be rather complicated to a newcomer though. To make the first step in the online poker world easy for everyone is the aim of this guide. Enjoy and don't worry about your poker face!.

Step 1: Download and Sign-up

Despite what it may seem, the first step to start playing online poker is pretty much effortless. And absolutely free! All you would need is a computer (which is obvioulsy not a problem since you are able to read this guide) and an email address. Now you are ready to go! Below is the selection of the seven online poker rooms - these ones are among the best over the Internet. By downloading them, you may be sure that the high-quality software will be installed on your computer. And also don't forget to use our links when joining the room - this will guarantee you will receive the amazing sign-up bonuses (something you will like if you decide to join as a real money player).

Now that the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was signed into law, many online poker rooms have left the US market. We invite US players to read the reviews of the rooms that are still open to them.

Try any or every room below and choose the best for yourself!

  • At first, you should click on the DOWNLOAD link next to the room of your choice.
  • Then you should save the file to your computer.
  • After that, you would need to install the software and register a new account. Follow the instructions given by the room.
  • Now you can repeat the same steps and install the software of any other room.

Step 2: Deposit money and get the best bonus

Now that you have the software installed on your computer and you have tried it - it is time to choose the room (or rooms) and start playing for real money - as some would say, to start playing real poker. You have signed up via Titan Poker and it means that amazing bonuses are offered to you. Depending on the room, your bonus can be anything from a 100% match up bonus to an entry to a $1,000 freeroll - simply choose the room, learn about the bonus and start playing! We are sure you will like your experience as a Titan Poker player, and remember that here you will always find the exclusive offerings from the world's best poker rooms.

There are various depositing methods offered by the rooms - check out our extensive room reviews and choose the way to fund your account that will fit you best!

Step 3: Real money play

As you have just started playing for real money, you would maybe want to play in the several rooms - at least for the first time - as this will help you to choose the best ones for yourself and stick with them. Some rooms offer unparalleled sign-up bonuses, others brag satellite tourneys where winners are awarded with the seats to the big news live events, and other rooms allow you to face the pros to test your skills. Playing in different rooms has its advantages - you will get advantage of all the promotions they offer. But remember that you want to have fun and not problems, so never risk more than you could afford to risk.

Good Luck!


RECOMMENDED ONLINE POKER

» Titan Poker

Titan Poker is an exciting online poker room that is quickly becoming the favorite for many players. Titan Poker's realistic and player-friendly software offers a wide range of tournament and ring game play, including progressive jackpot sit 'n' go tournaments. The jackpots grow larger each week, enabling players to win as much as $100,000, in addition to their normal tournament winnings.

Titan Poker has awarded many of its qualified players with entries to the Main Event of the 2006 World Series of Poker, and holds regularly scheduled tournaments with incredibly high prize pools. Titan Poker recently staged a $100 Million Freeroll Tournament, sending players to a mainland Final Table and a real chance at a $100 Million Jackpot Prize.

Joanna Krupa, the World's Hottest Swimsuit Model, has joined Titan Poker as its official Spokesmodel. Joanna, who has graced the magazine covers of Playboy and Maxim, and who has appeared in a number of film and television projects, regularly plays at the online poker tables at Titan Poker. In addition, she will represent Titan Poker at leading poker competitions and tournaments around the world, including the World Series of Poker.

Titan Poker offers its new depositors incredible Signup and Reload Bonuses, awarded to players as they earn Titan Poker Points at ring games and tournaments. All depositors are entitled to enter a weekly Depositors Freeroll.

Titan Poker recently launched its exclusive VIP Club, rewarding its loyal players with weekly and monthly freeroll tournaments, faster bonus redemption, and exclusive chances to win free seats to the World Series of Poker.

Deposit and Withdrawal Methods accepted by Titan Poker: NETeller, Click2Pay, FirePay, uKash, Payspark, eCheck, InstaDebit, UseMyBank, Moneybookers, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club), Money Transfers, Solo and Switch debit Cards, Bank Wire, Swift, ACH.

This Poker Room is not open to players from the United States.

» Full Tilt Poker

Launched in 2004, Full Tilt Poker continues to showcase its ambition through massive growth and a reputation as one of today's market leaders. Adding to its prestige is Team Full Tilt, a group comprised of more than a dozen poker legends, including Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson, Allen Cunningham, Phil Ivey, John Juanda, Mike Matusow, Clonie Gowen, Jennifer Harman and Erik Seidel. Full Tilt Poker is open to U.S. players and offers software for both PC and Mac.

At Full Tilt Poker there is action to be found at any poker game and at any limit. The site was the first poker room in the business to offer ultra high-stakes games, attracting some of the absolute best players in the world.

The games offered at Full Tilt Poker include Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven-Card Stud, Seven-Card Stud Hi-Lo, Five-Card Draw, Razz and various mixed games. The games vary between No-Limit, Pot-Limit, and Fixed-Limit. Full-table games, short-handed, and heads-up tables are all available. Full Tilt Poker is also one of few sites offering mixed games such as H.O.R.S.E., Razz, H.A. and H.O.S.E. for both cash games and tournaments, making the variation available at Full Tilt Poker some of the most extensive and impressive online.

The poker room's software is unique, boasts some very innovative functions, is very stable and features excellent graphics; indeed, it is one of the best in the industry. The functions are easy to use and the points shop is also excellent, offering players all sorts of cool merchandise that can be acquired with their Full Tilt Poker points. The graphics are innovative, with cartoon-style avatars, and the software offers different table types with optional backgrounds.

In general, Full Tilt Poker offers a very stable and pleasurable poker experience. The software is updated frequently to ensure safety and stability, with minimum downtime as a result.

Deposit and Withdrawal Methods accepted by Full Tilt Poker: Visa, MasterCard, NETeller, ePassporte, Click2Pay, Ca$h Transfer.

This poker room is not affected by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) and accepts American players.