What is Internet online poker? Well, it’s basically poker without having to travel all the way to Vegas. There are no walls, no bouncers and no visible distractions in this world. Internet online poker is poker played right in your homes, with real money.

You see, playing poker online is not a new concept. It is just another vehicle for the sport of poker to attract new players into the game. That’s the appeal of playing poker with your computer to the younger generation: easy access to the game and they can learn the game by themselves through free tutorials for online poker sites.

Since online poker is like the real-life poker, the old patrons of casino houses can play alongside the computer techies. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Playing Texas Hold Em on Internet poker rooms is as hip and popular today as it was years ago.

Now the next question is how will Internet online poker make me enough money? The answer is simple, by playing various poker games online. Don’t worry. This is not a scam. You can really double your earnings by playing Internet online poker rather than heading off to the “brick and mortar casino” houses.

Here’s the trick. Internet online poker is played the same way as any regular poker except now you are allowed to play multiple tables. The key to increase your winning is by betting on a low limit. While playing poker in a casino can only allow you to play in one table, playing online poker takes away the physical barrier and gives you the option to view three to ten games simultaneous in one screen.

There are no secrets to it. Just play smart and you will be sure to double your winnings by the time the online poker tournament is over. That is, unless lady Luck decides to pass you by.

Another advantage of playing Internet online poker is the increase in the number of hands you can play. The usual casino house had a dealer and could only play 30 hands per hour. When you remove the human weakness from the equation and add in technology, there is a dramatic increase in the number of hands played. An Internet online poker game can deal 60 to 80 hands per hour!

This is basically the gambler’s dream come true. Internet online poker is user-friendly, it’s also a professional’s recruitment arena. How did that happen? Well, every year online poker rooms hold their annual tournaments called satellites.

It’s great that by playing poker online, you can earn money and have a chance at making it to the real-life poker tournaments. But all of this is not without a sacrifice. You will be asked to make an investment, especially for the Internet online poker tournaments where an entry fee and built-in fee is required. Remember, playing poker online is fun but don’t let it run your life.

A good poker game among neighbors or old-time buddies is a fun tradition to get started. Whether the stakes are candy bars, pennies and nickels or just plastic chips for fun doesn’t really matter either. A standing game is a tradition people look forward to and enjoy. From black jack and Texas hold ‘em to stud and beyond, the games don’t make the event, the competition, fun and atmosphere do.

To begin a weekly poker game at any home, start out with the atmosphere. A spare room or even a garage will suffice to turn an ordinary home into a destination for friends who like to play the cards. Start out with a space big enough for a poker table that will seat four to eight. Any more than that and the weekly list of visitors can get out of hand. Four to six is actually a solid game and eight may be a bit too much.

If possible, pick out a table that’s made for poker. They’re relatively inexpensive and they add a lot to the atmosphere. Green felt top, red or your choice with the proper rails and an overhead light and the atmosphere will be just about right. Add a card shuffler, chips and maybe a beer sign or two into the mix and the perfect poker room will be had.

Before getting started in turning the room into a weekly, or even bi-weekly destination, consider a few ground rules for whom you’ll invite.

* A “friendly” poker game should remain that. Invite friends who enjoy the game, but who don’t get so serious about it they’ll mortgage their homes on a “sure winner” of a hand. If the game is meant to stay with plastic chip bets and no money, state that clearly. Set game ground rules in advance so arguments don’t ensue.

* Set a weekly limit on players. If your games are more manageable with four, say so. If you’d rather have six, let that be known.

* Decide who brings what. Weekly games can get a little expensive on the host. If sodas, beer or chips need to be brought, delegate it out and say what you’ll supply.

* Set a standing time and day so players know when and where to be. This helps form the tradition.

* Remember to have fun. It’s not Las Vegas, it’s your garage. The game’s are meant to be fun and not terribly serious. Everyone will win; everyone will lose. Practice your bluffing, enjoy the stakes and have fun with the company and camaraderie.

A weekly poker game is a great tradition to start in a neighborhood or among old friends. Fun, fast-paced and a great way to get together and talk over the events of daily living, this pastime is enjoyed by thousands and thousands the world over. Just remember to keep it fun, keep it light and set some ground rules and the rest should take care of itself. Just don’t forget the poker table, chips, cards and of course the players!