Looking for ways to make money online? Business Owl has come up with 101 ways to do exactly that! Number eighteen on the list – make money from playing poker online.
What is Online Poker?
It’s the online version of the real thing. For those who don’t know, poker is a card game, usually involving betting, where the winner is determined by the rank and combination of their cards (called a ‘hand’). It’s often associated with casinos and smoky saloons, as a game for high-rollers, but many ordinary folks play, too. Poker gained popular appeal in the 1970s when the World Series of Poker was introduced. In online poker, a player plays a remote poker game with other players around the world. Such a card game can involve anywhere from two to one thousand people, or more.
How to Make Money from Online Poker
Simple, really – provided that you’re a gifted poker player. Players bet on the game – the familiar ‘I’ll see your fifty dollars and raise you twenty dollars’ scenario. The money goes into a kitty and to the winner, the spoils (after the poker website – akin to a physical casino – takes its cut).
Online Poker Websites
Some online poker sites can be a bit dodgy, so some research is required. Try:
