Do You Think Online Poker Is Harder Than Live Poker?

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LiviuRo123

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Online games feel faster and tougher sometimes, while live games have more reads and table talk. Which one do you find harder?
 
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No travel expenses, no hassle with security or bores. Play as many tables as you want. How is live poker comparable?
 
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Hey there Liviu,
I think online poker is harder than live poker at comparable stakes due to the skill level of opponents and a higher volume of hands played. Online players are often more serious, use strategic resources like software, and are less likely to be purely recreational, leading to a more challenging environment. In contrast, live poker games, especially at stakes where live play is the only option, tend to attract a wider range of player types, including more recreational or less-studied opponents.
But yeah, how should i say that. Often its a game vs urself. Sometimes without a clear mind, iam my toughest enemy.

Greetings and gl,
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Às vezes, os jogos online parecem mais rápidos e difíceis, enquanto os jogos ao vivo exigem mais leituras e conversas. Qual você acha mais difícil?
I think online is easier when it comes to playing more hands and being able to play more relaxed, cheaper tournaments also pay well because of a larger field, but playing live actually for reading is better
 
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The advantage of live poker is more time to analyze hands; you can calculate more scenarios. In online poker, there isn't that much time.
 
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IT S easier ti hide emotions ..harder to read players
 
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