As there’s a number of poker platforms available online, it is not easy to find out the best website where you can put your hard earned money to play real cash games without any worries about its safety and privacy. Although all poker rooms look like the same, every website offers some unique type of gaming features, game variants, interface, software, bonuses, etc which makes them very different from one another.
If you are looking to join an online poker room which not only provides you unlimited entertainment but also gives you maximum opportunities to win big prizes, this article will definitely help you a lot.
Here are few important things which you MUST consider before choosing a gaming platform to play poker.
Authenticity
Check if the website is regulated and certified by the authorities to operate its services in India. There are many websites available online which operates its activities in the country without any licence. The website must follow the gaming and taxation rules and regulations of the country. The website must be RNG (Random Number Generator) certified from a reputed 3rd party certification agency for fair play and random distribution of cards.
Traffic
One of the most important things which you must consider is availability of game tables 24×7. Along with multi-table feature, the website must allow players to play as per their convenient timings, for example- evenings, weekends, or late night. Also find out the number of players actively playing on the website. The higher the number of players, the higher the number of games the website has to host to satisfy their gaming needs. That means anytime you enter the poker room, you will definitely find a table waiting for you to sit and become a part of the action.
Type of Games available
Check how many variants of poker games are available to play on the website. There are so many popular poker variants available online such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Crazy Pineapple, Stud, etc. It is also important to find out how many types of games the website is hosting such as ring games, SnG, MTTs, etc.
User Experience
The user interface should be visually attractive and user-friendly. Easily identifiable lobby buttons and top notch graphics enhance player’s gaming experience. Also check if the website provides the option to play the games on different devices such as android, iPhone, or Mac.
Safe and Secure Financial Transactions
The website must accept payments through safe and transparent methods such as Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net banking/ E-Wallets, etc. Check how fast is the cash-out process (how much time website takes to transfer your winning amount into your bank account).
Tutorials
Other than hosting games, some websites provide poker lessons through blogs, infographics, training videos, etc so that new players can understand the basics and experienced players can improve their skills. As it is important to consistently update your skills and knowledge to survive in the highly competitive environment of a poker room, you need to choose only that website which offers best poker training tools available in the market.
Affordability
You need to check which website allows players to play with small buy-ins and stakes. Some websites even provide the facility to play without investing any money. They host freeroll tournaments where you can participate with practice chips and win real money or cash bonuses.
Offers & Promotions
It is also important to find out how much the website appreciates you as a player. Check how often the website provides additional benefits such as exclusive bonus offers, reward points, entry to special tournaments, rakeback, etc to its regular players. You should also check for the type of welcome bonus the website offers for the first time depositors.
These are the basic parameters which every player should follow before selecting a poker website to play with real money. Read reviews on public forums to know about other users’ experience with the website. Create an account and start playing freeroll games. Play with real cash only when you are 100% confident about the reliability and authenticity of the website.