by James
12. March 2010 04:42
One of the advantages of playing at online casinos is that you are allowed to choose your own table, unlike at land-based casinos where you are ushered to the tables without the choosing. When playing at an online casino you will not be provided with information on individual players but you will be provided general table statistics that can give you valuable insight into picking the best table.
The first thing to check out is the number of hands dealt per hour. This will indicate the speed of the game. The more hands the poker room deals per hour, the faster the pace of the game and the more money you stand to make every hour.
The second most important thing to look out for is the percentage of players seeing the flop. This will inform you about how many players are staying in the pot until the first 3 cards have been revealed. If the number is over 40% the game is too loose which will reduce your chances of making money, whereas, if it is less than 30% it means that the table is tight.
The final thing to look out for is the average pot. A rookie mistake would be to choose the table with the highest average pot. Don’t do this. Rather see how the average pot relates to the number of casino players who are seeing the pot. Even if you play a slightly aggressive game, you can make more money from it than you would at a lively, fast-paced game.ress a previous point, these players are professionals and do not want to hear from you during the game. Adoring followers on twitter are tolerated by some, but not loudly.