What is more profitable? Online or live poker?

navicula · Feb 17, 2026

I only play online poker as a hobby, and so far it has been profitable for me, even though the amount is not very large.

Garik777 · Feb 17, 2026

I think online poker is more profitable than live poker🙂☕

TulasMoreno · Feb 17, 2026

Online play because you can multitable and that means less variance and more $$

dariana Orasma · Feb 17, 2026

I've played in live and online poker rooms, and I've made more money in online tournaments. Everything is relative in poker, but I've had more luck and more winnings in online tournaments.

Jyco · Feb 18, 2026

I’d say online poker is more profitable. You can play many tables at the same time, which means way more volume compared to live poker, where you’re usually stuck at just one table. In the long run, playing 8–10 tables online gives you more chances to make money or go deep in tournaments than playing live.

Phoenix Wright · Feb 21, 2026

It greatly varies on your area and the type of games available near you. Generally, I'd say online has the much larger potential for making (and losing) money, because you can play many more hands per hour compared to live poker. You can multiply the number of hands per hour even more if you multi-table online.

Live poker is only more profitable if you are playing in some large game and especially if you have a huge skill edge. If playing a high stakes game against some fish, then of course, you're set up to win big in the long-term. Live poker has more fish, so the right environment, live is very profitable.

I'd say online is still better overall because of how much faster pace the games are, but the right live situation might be more profitable too.

flamenkit154 · Mar 6, 2026

It is often said that online poker includes all kinds of players — experienced regulars as well as many beginners. Because of that, it is not always easy to make money playing online.

On the other hand, people who have played in casinos often say that you can find many recreational players there who are just starting out. That can represent a good opportunity to make some money.

Do you agree with this?

comini · Mar 26, 2026

Cash game, either online or live

nelomec · Mar 26, 2026

Johnvaka said:
Good afternoon friends do you think that online poker is more profitable than live poker greetings happy afternoon

I think online is more profitable than live, in my opinion, considering there are more tournaments and sites for you to play on simultaneously.

phuchoidey1 · Mar 30, 2026

I think online give more profit, cuz you can buy small tour with just 1-2$ and you can play many table

margmilo44 · Mar 30, 2026

gotta be online. because you can scale!

seben · Mar 30, 2026

Live poker has more money and also more strong players.

Stringy · Mar 30, 2026

for the average joe, online, but for proper money live

anasslaaleg · Mar 30, 2026

Both online and live poker can be profitable but they reward different skills.

Online poker offers speed and volume. You can play multiple tables at once, see more hands per hour, and take advantage of bonuses and data tools. If you’re disciplined and analytical, this can translate into steady long-term profits.

Live poker, on the other hand, is slower but often softer. Many players are less experienced, and if you’re good at reading people, spotting patterns, and staying patient, the edge can be significant.

So which is better?
Online = higher volume, smaller edges
Live = lower volume, bigger edges

In the end, the most profitable format is the one that fits your strengths and mindset. Master your environment and the profits will follow.

bremp555 · Mar 30, 2026

It depends much more on the player than the format, but in general live poker tends to be softer while online is tougher but higher volume.

Live gives you bigger edges against weaker players, but you play very few hands per hour. Online you get way more volume and can scale your winrate if you are solid.

The most profitable path is usually playing where you have the biggest edge and can sustain volume, not choosing one format blindly.

comini · Tuesday at 8:34 AM

I agree, live in the cash game the profit opportunity is greater.

bremp555 · Tuesday at 9:12 AM

Both can be profitable, but in different ways. Online is tougher player for player, but you compensate with volume, more hands, more spots, more consistency.

Live tends to have softer fields, but everything is slower, fewer hands per hour, and you rely more on table selection and exploiting obvious leaks. In the end, it’s about where your edge is bigger and how well you can actually realize it over time.

margmilo44 · Tuesday at 2:35 PM

or me, online is just way too convenient to ignore. You can literally jump into games anytime, play multiple tables, and get so many more hands in. That alone makes a huge difference for profit potential, because volume matters a lot in poker. Online players can see 60–100+ hands per hour (or more if multi-tabling), compared to maybe 20–30 live . So if you’re grinding and trying to build a bankroll, it just makes sense.

But at the same time, live poker has something online just can’t replicate. The social aspect is honestly one of my favorite parts. Sitting at a table, chatting, picking up on vibes, reading people… it makes the game feel more real and way more fun. Plus, live games can be softer in a lot of spots because you get more recreational players who are there for the experience, not just grinding strategy .

Shooter74 · Tuesday at 9:40 PM

I prefer online...you can win through volume...

aajfilho · 2026-04-15T19:25:47-0400

Online for sure because of the variety and availability of tournaments.

LittleJohn · 2026-04-16T11:28:07-0400

Online is my Favorit

jiggyflops · 2026-04-16T11:32:51-0400

In person for sure

hobojim1247 · 2026-04-16T12:10:07-0400

Johnvaka said:
Good afternoon friends do you think that online poker is more profitable than live poker greetings happy afternoon

LOL, I will answer that question with a question. Which color, red or blue, tastes better? lol

If you play good fundamentally sound poker you will win long term, if you don't have a sound game, you will lose every where , online and live.

What is more profitable? Online or live poker?

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