In addition showcasing the POKER ATLAS app and its integration to our Resorts World Las Vegas app.-Comp rate for poker will be at $1.50 / hour. Comps will soon be seamlessly integrated into your Genting Rewards account.Poker player room rate will be coming soon, rates and reservation code will be posted as soon as it is available. Full Tilt Poker later emerged as a major contender. It peaked at more than 19,000 concurrent cash game players in late 2009. However, their peak was still some 9,000 away from overtaking PokerStars. In comparison, that gap is much bigger than the absolute number of concurrent cash game players on global market leader PokerStars right now.
Online poker cash games (occasionally referred to as 'ring games') are huge. It's the most popular way to play online poker for real money in 2021, with the no limit Texas Hold'em variant getting the most action.
So, where are the best places to play poker cash games online?
Rank | Room | Rating | Competition | Lowest | Multi | Bonus |
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Ignition Poker | A+ | Weak | $2NL | 4 | $1,000 | |
SwC Poker | A | Weak | $2NL | 4+ | - | |
Americas Cardroom | A | Tricky | $2NL | 16+ | $1,000 | |
Betsafe Poker | B | Average | $4NL | 12 | €2,000 | |
Nitrogen Poker | B | Weak | $20NL | 8+ | - |
Note: $2NL is just another way of writing 1c/2c no limit hold'em. The number in this '$2NL' format indicates the maximum 100bb buy in.
Every site offers cash games; the same format, and mostly the same stakes. So how can one online poker room be better than another for ring games? Here are the main factors that set sites apart in this field:
That's all the essential stuff to look at when looking for the best cash game poker site.
It's also worth noting that I ranked these factors based on importance. Therefore, I wouldn't play at a poker room for its cool features if the player traffic is abysmal.
I love cash games. I really do.
I highly doubt that I need to convince you that ring games are awesome, because you're already looking for information on where's best to play them. However, here are three reasons why cash games are immense:
What do all these scenes have in common? Money. Real money. None of that tournament business with frilly pretend-money chips. Cash. Man cash.
Playing cash games will allow you to be that cool old man who tells stories to grandchildren about how you won crispy money in ruthless games of poker 'back in the day', whilst puffing away on your homemade tobacco pipe. That's why cash games are cool.
Full Ring and 6max are the two main variants of no limit Texas Hold'em cash games. So what's the difference?
Literally, the only difference between full ring and 6max is the number of players that can sit down at the table at a time.
Even though 3 extra (or less) seats is the structural difference between these two cash games, it actually has a significant effect on the way these games play. Here's a summary.
Loads of players ask this question. Do a Google search for full ring vs 6max
and you'll be greeted with roughly one squillion forum thread results. It's a popular topic. Nonetheless, here's my basic recommendation:
Play full ring if you don't mind sitting back and being more selective with which hands you play. It's a slightly more relaxed game, and the variance is lower than on 6max tables.
Play 6max if you like to play more hands and your are comfortable with your postflop game. You have to be prepared to deal with a higher level of variance though.
I guess you can think of full ring as being slow and steady, and 6max as faster and more action-orientated. I definitely wouldn't say that one is better than the other though – both games are profitable if you know how to play them well. Just choose the format that you feel suits your playing style the best. Learn2Holdem.com has a nice comparison article on full ring and 6max.
The play money tables are hugely popular. They can also be a barrel of fun – if you're 12 years old or something.
There is a tremendous difference between playing for fun and playing in $2NL cash games. Sure, you might argue that playing $2NL is virtually playing for fun, but the reality is that the quality of play between these two games is unrecognizable.
If you've played in both micro stake cash games and on the play money tables you'll know exactly what I mean. If you haven't, you're missing out. Playing for real money is far more exciting, even if it is only for 1c/2c stakes.
If you truly want to experience online poker cash games, play them for real money.
High Stakes Poker is a TV program on GSN. If you love ring games half as much as I do I'd give it a watch.
The show films professional poker players playing in a high stakes no limit Texas Hold'em cash game. It's immensely entertaining, and it's the best poker TV show out there by a long shot.
What I love about HSP is the fact that it's a real game of poker. It's not a fabricated tournament where players just put on a performance for the cameras – the players on HSP genuinely care about the money in front of them, which makes for a fantastic showcase of talent.
Here a few big-name poker players that are renowned for their ability (and winnings) in cash games. I'm sure you'll recognize a few of them:
Although all of these guys are exceptional NLHE players, they also tend to play a lot of PLO online. Still, they're both cash games, so it's all good.
I can't give a well-rounded strategy on how to beat online poker cash games in a few short sentences, but I can throw some essential tips in your direction.
After this it's all about playing your socks off and learning as much strategy as you can. My strategy articles and strategy videos are decent places to start. After that, look in to paid training – it's worth it.
Go back to the Texas Hold'em rooms.
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