Do you prefer online or live poker?

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I prefer to play online poker because in a real game you have to wait for my opponents all the time. They often do ridiculous or unnecessary things that waste time and honestly get on my nerves. Playing online seems to me faster, allows me to focus and is much more effective.
 
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Right now I prefer online gaming; I like playing in the comfort of my home. But I don't rule out going to a live event someday.
 
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Online is something more robotic for the simple reason that most players are doing other things alongside the game. Many also focus more and analyze each player's strategies. What do you all have to add?

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I've only played live, 4 or 5 times; however, I prefer it. I played at the wsop in 2024 and had a good time, cashed in one event and played about 6, so no big wins, but the atmosphere is good, and most of the players at my tables were generally nice.

Of course, there were a couple of "odd" players, especially a lady who wore dark sunglasses and was prone to studying people and staring at them before playing her hand. She was a YouTuber and gave me her online account address. I lost it, but we did have a meal, and discussed her more than myself, interesting lady. Surprising the people you meet at live events, some honest or not, I think overall, are more trustworthy as you can judge them and not rely on their posts/ messages.

There are lots of nice people on CC, and I don't need to name them, you know who the good ones are (y)(y)
 
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I prefer online poker; I can't afford to play live poker. Online, you can find tournaments with different buy-ins.
 
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For me, online poker is closer, but I would always like to play live.
 
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Live poker is the best,online is more readily available ,nothing beats playing face to face
 
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alombrald said:
Online is something more robotic for the simple reason that most players are doing other things alongside the game. Many also focus more and analyze each player's strategies. What do you all have to add?

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I play poker on weekends, in the evenings. I play at home, I play online. Playing live takes much more time than playing online, and I always have problems with free time.
 
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Marcwantstowin said:
I've only played live, 4 or 5 times; however, I prefer it. I played at the WSOP in 2024 and had a good time, cashed in one event and played about 6, so no big wins, but the atmosphere is good, and most of the players at my tables were generally nice.

Of course, there were a couple of "odd" players, especially a lady who wore dark sunglasses and was prone to studying people and staring at them before playing her hand. She was a YouTuber and gave me her online account address. I lost it, but we did have a meal, and discussed her more than myself, interesting lady. Surprising the people you meet at live events, some honest or not, I think overall, are more trustworthy as you can judge them and not rely on their posts/ messages.

There are lots of nice people on CC, and I don't need to name them, you know who the good ones are (y)(y)
Your experience is really cool!! A brainstorming session is always good for new cycles of friendship and for developing your way of playing and interpreting.

ramdon p358 said:
I prefer online poker; I can't afford to play live poker. Online, you can find tournaments with different buy-ins.
This is a key factor, but sometimes making a loop is interesting for new experiences to emerge.

bodil19982 said:
For me, online poker is closer, but I would always like to play live.
Playing poker online is convenient and practical because it doesn't take long from one hand to the next hehehehe

frank174 said:
Live poker is the best,online is more readily available ,nothing beats playing face to face
eye to eye with the rival, things get crazy hahaha
 
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I like live poker because of the thrill it gives me. I sit at the table and enjoy the atmosphere and the fact that I am part of it. Online poker is definitely more convenient, as I don't have to control my emotions (I can react to the turn and river without the risk of other players reading the joy or disappointment on my face). ;)
 
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I prefer and enjoy online most of the time because that is in my comfort zone. Except when I play live with friends for a small buyin just for fun.I will never forget my friend callin an allin in the blind from the restroom when he heard another friend tried to steel his big blind with an allin preflop.He doubled up his stack from the restroom and when he came back to the table we all laughed and he continued to drink his vodka redbull drink.
 
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i prefer live poker, just the camaraderie amongst the players makes it so much more enjoyable.
 
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Online is better!
 
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For bigger buy in tournaments I prefer to play live poker. Usually the guarantees are bigger . Also, personally I just enjoy seeing the cards being dealt and holding the cards. I find in live tournaments you can tell who's a beginner player and some of them have obvious tells. I guess there's also less chance of bots taking your money.
 
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For me, online poker has never been mechanical. I always play with concentration and don't get distracted by other things. If I have work to do, I simply skip the game. I don't like combining poker with anything else.
 
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Online poker takes place in a cozy home environment where everything is familiar and familiar, and offline poker in a casino is sometimes unusual.
 
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Live for fun, online to make money.
 
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Live is okay but online is so much more convenient.:):):)
 
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Both modalities have their merit. Online allows you to focus more and there's no risk of body expressions delivering your game. The live one, on the other hand, is all the emotion involved, butterflies in the stomach, fierce rivalry, and the most latent human failure. I like both modes, but online allows me to play more often.
 
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Online : more hands/hour and more collusion.

Live : less hands played and live reads.

I don’t go to casinos because it breaks my heart to see the slot machine zombies.
 
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Online poker is my favorite!
 
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Online feels more robotic because of multitabling, HUDs, and theory driven play. Decisions are faster and more math based. Live poker is slower and more psychological, with physical reads and table dynamics. Both require skill just different types of focus.
 
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I play online because I haven't had the chance to play live. I don't know of any casinos nearby, although I'd really like to.
 
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Currently, I prefer online because I can open multiple screens at the same time, and I find that better.
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