Poker tournaments have been around for a long time, almost as long as the game of poker itself. Serious poker players revel in the chance to play in a poker tournament, with several casinos around the world hosting tournaments a few times a year, drawing poker players the world over.
Recently, several online poker rooms have been cashing in on the poker tournament craze by hosting them as well. These tournaments are similar to traditional brick-and-mortar tournaments. Players will compete against each other for cash prizes in the same games they would at a standard casino. However, on the plus side, online tournaments usually have fewer restrictions, making them more appealing to some poker players.
How do online poker tournaments work?
Online tournaments work similar to traditional tournaments held in brick-and-mortar casinos. Do your research and you will find online tournaments of most of the popular poker games. Online poker rooms usually run its tournaments on a first come first served basis. It will also feature a maximum number of players for each game. You can sign up for the online tournament on the casino website. During the tournament, standard poker tournament rules apply. Poker playing etiquette may be a little lax during an online tournament. That being said, most of the players will still maintain a certain level of professionalism that is expected at a live tournament.
There are three advantages of online poker tournaments when compared to its live counterpart. Firstly, online tournaments give the player the option to play against almost anyone in the world. Secondly, online tournaments are easier to compete in as they are played at home, offering a more relaxed atmosphere. Finally, online tournaments offer players more options.
What kinds of poker tournaments are available online?
Online poker rooms offer several tournaments running throughout the year. Some online poker rooms feature monthly, weekly or even daily tournaments. Bounty tournaments are popular online tournaments. In Bounty Tournaments the aim is to eliminate other players and get their bounty. For every player you eliminate from the tournament, you collect the bounty of that player. If you make it to the end of the tournament, you collect the prize pot as well.
For the more competitive players, Shootout Tournaments may be just up your alley. Shootout Tournaments work similar to Bounty Tournaments where the goal is to eliminate players. The difference is that players are eliminated quicker at single hand tables.
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This article was written by Piggs Peak Poker and offers tips on online poker tournaments at online poker rooms.