FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ONLINE POKER
Can I play poker online for free?
Yes. Click on any of the poker room links listed in our Play
Online Poker section, download the poker room software, and you can
play on their "play money" tables with no obligation to deposit any money.
How do poker sites make money?
In texas hold'em, players only play against each other, and the "house" has no interest in the outcome of the hand. This isn't to say that poker rooms don't make money however--- poker rooms typically take a percentage of every pot, usually somewhere between 5% and 10%. This is called the "rake".
Can I play online poker with a Macintosh computer?
There is only one major poker room that supports Macintosh, PokerRoom.com.
PokerRoom is one of the older online poker rooms, offers a wide variety
of games, and has a large number of players online at all times. Players
can play for free or real money. Check out our full review here--> Click
for PokerRoom Review
The only other alternative for Macintosh users is to run the "Virtual PC" software, which is a Windows-emulator for Mac users.
Is online poker legal?
Laws vary depending on your location. Technically online poker is a gray area. To our knowledge, no US online poker players have ever been harassed by law enforcement.
Do I have to declare my poker income on my taxes?
This also varies depending on where you live, but all persons living in the United States are required to declare their gambling winnings.
Can I trust online poker rooms with my money?
The sites that we recommend you play on are some of the largest and well-respected online poker rooms. It's very rare for any player to have difficulties depositing or withdrawing money from their sites, and they have 24-hour customer service representatives dedicated to working out any problems their customers might experience.
How do online poker rooms prevent cheating?
On the surface, it appears that it would be very easy for players to cheat in online poker. A few friends could sit down at the same table and share their card information via an instant messenger, for example. However, the online poker rooms have sophisticated software that tracks suspicious activity, and can detect patterns that give away cheating. In actuality, there is more danger of cheating in live poker games, since the dealers and casino staff have less information and ability to track patterns than do the online rooms.
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