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Online
Gambling
Getting Started
by Jerry "Jet"
Whittaker
July 6, 2006
On the opposite end of the collection spectrum, there
are the game specific niche sites or specialty sites.
These specialty sites focus their energy not just on a
gambling genre, such as casino gaming, but on one
particular type of game. Of all of the niche formats,
none is more regular than poker. One of the world's most
popular and challenging games, poker sites have speedily
become an online gambling mainstay, with poker players
of all levels flocking to them in droves. Not only do
these sites proffer fun and challenging play, but many
of them also host free and qualification tournaments
with prizes that tip well into the millions. Unlike
winning the lottery, where players believe on luck,
these poker tournaments offer skilled players a real
shot at leaving the table with a wad of cash at little
or no risk.
How to get started with online gambling
Of
course these sites trait more than just tournaments, so
players who are so prone can pull up a chair at any
number of tables. Betting limits differ, with some
tables running as low as a quarter while others cost as
much as a grand to get in. Game variation also depends
mostly on the site, with the most prominent being the
Holdem and Stud games. All games are played accurately
like in a real casino, with players vying against one
another for the pot while the house takes a small cut.
Another kind of niche format is the recently developed
person-to-person betting. In this next generation
betting site, players not only get to gamble against the
house, or each other, but they also get to BE the house.
Conclusion
These sites work just like any other sports book, with
patrons gamble on any number of events. The only
dissimilarity is that bettors have the option to switch
sides and not only place bets, but book them against
other gamers. This same type of alternative has also
started appearing in a limited number of casino sites,
allowing a player to actually be the dealer against the
other players. All that is necessary is a large enough
bankroll to meet any possible losses. Undoubtedly, as
technology and popular demand of
online gaming
grows, we will see and even larger variety of gaming
sites and offerings develop. But for now, these
descriptions will help you to understand the distinction
between the current sites and help you to identify what
type of online gaming venue is right for you.
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