Online poker has revitalised and reinvented the traditions of the original card game. With quick fire games played between people from all around the world, each competing for pots of various sizes. With the new capabilities made available by the virtual forum, games are not bound by the traditional restrictions of the game. With tables open 24-hours a day and large tournaments organised throughout the day at regular intervals, players can try their hand in any manor of game, for any amount of money and at any time of the day.
Poker sites make their money through a highly unique but hugely effective way. Unlike in other online gaming industries there is no gambling against the house, so money is not won and lost in the same way. In poker the stakes are only wagered between the players, which makes direct financing for the sites a seemingly impossible venture. However in online poker as with many of the larger real life tournaments, additional fees on top of the tournament entrance generate the money. For example if a player enters a $10 tournament, it will be presented as a $10+1, with the 1 representing the 10% charge that goes to the house. Therefore in every...