Why the Fish Play Online Poker

This article isn’t another one of those self aggrandizing diatribes about how much better I am than weaker poker players. If you read through this you’ll see that online poker offers advantages for new players who want to learn poker in a safer, less expensive environment. This is also a great situation for experienced players who want to win consistently by beating the fish that gravitate to online poker. Please allow me to expound.

Definition of Fish: In poker slang, fish are those players we encounter who don’t have a clue. They chase bad draws, they over bet mediocre hands and under bet their monster hands allowing their opponents to draw out on them and rake in huge pots. They think they are better than they really are. They attribute their losses with all the “bad beats” and terrible luck – anything but their poker skills.

Nobody knows it all. If you realize that you need to continue learning throughout your lifetime of poker playing then you’re well on your way to being a winning player. Why don’t you bookmark my site and come back so you can read through the tips that I share in my blog. I love poker and I love to write – what a great combination!

I could write a book on why good poker players should never berate weak poker players. It’s bad for business. When someone pays for a draw and sucks out on the river you should simply smile and borrow a line from Doyle Brunson, ”that’s poker.” Make a mental note of the players betting patterns and use that information in a later hand. All too often I hear supposedly informed players calling others donkeys, fish or making unkind remarks about their play. First, I would suggest that many of these “informed players” are indeed fish themselves – they just don’t know it. Second, it’s just bad for the game when you chase away the weak players, leaving only the stronger ones. Third, it’s just bad etiquette. I may be a drunk blonde, but I know how to behave in public.

Getting us back on topic… Why are there more fish playing online poker than in the casinos?

As we have discussed, the fish get intimidated in casinos. Other players may pick on them. New players are overwhelmed by the action and the antics of experienced players. Do you remember what it was like when you started playing? Eventually, all the regulars get to know who the fish are and they use this knowledge to pummel on the weak players. Eventually the fish will get tired of being both belittled and beaten out of their money.

The stakes at casino games generally start at about $1 – $2 and go from there. For beginning players this can simply be too expensive – especially while they’re learning the game of poker. Playing in a casino is a very costly way to learn. There are a few comps along the way, but no major bonuses for casino poker players. In contrast, many online poker sites offer very generous bonuses for first time players. I highly recommend that you take advantage of these bonuses. For example, at Full Tilt Poker you can get a 100% bonus on your first deposit, up to $600. You deposit $600 and get $1200. Where can you find a casino that will match that offer?!

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Playing online also offers some other definite advantages for new players and experienced players alike. Experienced players enjoy the bonuses, multi-table playing and weaker competition. Another added advantage is the fact that no dealer I’ve seen in the online poker rooms will accept tips! This adds to your hourly rate (of profit) in the online poker rooms. New players will also be able to enjoy the bonuses for new players. They won’t be beat up on quite so badly because they will find many players at their own level. They don’t need to tolerate being berated by other players – you can usually turn chat off or block offensive players. There is a certain degree of anonymity when you play online. The “DrunkBlonde” seated next to you could be a very serious and experienced player. The “PokerShark” could be a complete newbie. Perhaps the biggest draw for new players are the ultra low limit rooms offered by online poker sites. Full Tilt Poker offers games starting at $0.05 – $0.10 blinds. What a great way to learn the game without having to remortgage the house!

Playing online offers a wider selection of games at lower limits, with less intimidation, while offering the most generous bonuses available anywhere. This is why online poker sites offer advantages for both new and experienced poker players. If we must be vile - this is why you’ll find more fish in the online poker rooms.

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