Is Live Poker Easier Than Online?

JordanPoker3 · May 31, 2017

Just looking for opinions

titiduru · May 31, 2017

JordanPoker3 said:
Just looking for opinions

I am not a live player, so I don't know first hand how difficult it is to play live. I just think it is different. You have the opportunity to see the other players, and talk to them. They also can observe you. That adds a new set of skills: reading others and keeping yourself hard to read. Also, the average live player has to shower (he should at least), dress, and make it to the casino, not to mention pay a higher rake and be able to sit at only one table at a time; so, probably the average live player is more committed to the game. Playing live can be intimidating for the novice players, so they probably start online at microstakes level, and move up from there. Of course, that is just a personal opinion, I could be totally wrong.

cheeeer · May 31, 2017

Many say yes. But it's different. All those tells, noise distract you from the game. So it becomes almost the same. And you can't watch movies while someone thinks for 6 minutes. Well you can but..

Runeloko · May 31, 2017

I doubt it goes by that way.

but I can say that playing Live is better than online due to players use to take it more serious.

Ioscu Ion · May 31, 2017

Live is more interesting to play and adrenaline is more))
But online is also not bad.

robertocoelho · May 31, 2017

I played live once but found it easier, but it takes a lot of concentration to disguise the emotions

korneel · May 31, 2017

It's very different,
From my experience there is less 'trash play'. Online it's quite easy to shove with 22, if you do that in live poker, the table can be pretty made.

iosif18 · May 31, 2017

ff

I think live poker is better.You gain money fast (no banks,waiting time etc).You can also see reactions of people ,if they are nervous ...But its not a good value if you win .Here in Athens,there are live tournaments with 30 $ and 1st win 850$.At pokerstars with 2$ you can won 1.200 $ .So there is a big difference between live and online poker.

Running Nose II · May 31, 2017

It depends upon how long you have been playing. If you know the game well enough it is preferable to play live. There is that certain atmosphere that is missing on line. If you have only started playing, or played for only a short time, it's better to learn the game on line,

Ranish625 · May 31, 2017

Ioscu Ion said:
Live is more interesting to play and adrenaline is more))
But online is also not bad.

Online more conveniently, but live is much more interesting, and more exciting!

cheeeer · May 31, 2017

iosif18 said:
You can also see reactions of people ,if they are nervous ...

Ye but how will it help you to realize if he/she bluffs or has nuts?

iosif18 said:
But its not a good value if you win .Here in Athens,there are live tournaments with 30 $ and 1st win 850$.At pokerstars with 2$ you can won 1.200 $ .

I think it's because of number of players.

BoaSafra · May 31, 2017

no, big variance and so much sharks!

mstefanos666 · Jun 4, 2017

It's definitely easier to "read" opponents if you are observant so yes this makes it a little easier than online poker. At online poker it takes more time to understand other players unless you have some notes for someone you have faced in the past..

Antulio francis · Jun 4, 2017

Concerteza live is more complex because you are there face to face with other players have more pressure online is safer because you are behind a screen and I also think that oline has more recreational player for access to be easier the two you have Know what you're doing or do not boow you're out

Pascal-lf · Jun 4, 2017

$1/$2 live (small blind/big blind) will be significantly softer than $1/$2 online. There is a higher % of recreational players online than live at those stakes as you can play multiple table and make a living with a higher hourly $ win rate.

rhombus · Jun 4, 2017

live alot softer than online not just the quality of the players but if you are good at reading people then a big advantage

CriesuaID · Jun 4, 2017

In my city, yes.

But probably the same don't occur in a big tournament or city.

1k95 · Jun 4, 2017

Live poker is much more fun to play.

danielbalaci · Jun 4, 2017

korneel said:
It's very different,
From my experience there is less 'trash play'. Online it's quite easy to shove with 22, if you do that in live poker, the table can be pretty made.

and is verry easy to get scared next hand !

tihomir_kula · Jun 4, 2017

Online is easier,because you con leave and return when you want. Live leaving is connected with traveling.

EvE2K · Jun 4, 2017

You just need to try it by yourself to understand what is easier.
To be honest i,m still not playing live poker yet, because it,s out of law in our Country. Of course there is some unofficial games, but i,m not sure that it,s safety(for life) to play there. So if you can play and taste live game - you need to try it.
Online poker is also good. Choose what you like more and play it.

Kruel7y · Jun 4, 2017

I played both of them. But the live game is more mind game than online. because they talking, maybe not directly to you, but its affect your focus and influence your decision. that's what I observed when I play live

twizzybop · Jun 4, 2017

Live you play less hands but you garner more tells which in hand helps you destroy/win against your opponents.

For instance, how they look at their hole cards is a great starting tell.

Online just allows you to get in more games

A2020 · Jun 4, 2017

I assume it depends a lot of your style of play and your knowledge of the game, if you kinda new to Poker, then you most likely gonna make it "easier" for regular Live players, while you are unexperienced yet.

SPANKYSN · Jun 4, 2017

Live poker requires more focus....there is more to pay attention to....watch your opponents when they are in a hand, and when they are just watching play. Notice how they play with their chips, chew their gum, how they look when they are strong and weak....the key is to store it all in your hard drive (brain) for use at another time...sometimes you will get only one good chance at using a tell against an opponent in a big hand, and that's when it is most important.
Online, I find that I am listening to music, watching YouTube, or just playing multiple poker games...all of which are not optimal for poker success.
Lastly, I agree with those who say that players are far less likely to do really stupid plays live, because everyone stares at you and wonders how the hell you could have just done that!

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