If you love to gamble but aren’t interested in traveling long distances or putting yourself out of your way, poker online is the perfect solution. Besides the convenience factor of not having to leave your house or risk getting lost you can also choose to play whenever you like, day or night. Moreover, you don’t need to worry about the temperature in the room or if other players are smoking. All you need is a computer, laptop or mobile device and an Internet connection.

Another great advantage of poker online is that you can choose to play for any amount of money – from the smallest stakes imaginable to satellite entries in the world’s biggest live tournaments. You can even play with a virtual wallet that keeps your bankroll and personal information private.

Many people enjoy playing poker online because it is a fun, easy-to-play game that rewards actual skill unlike the lottery or slots. Plus, you can always find a table and a stake level that’s right for your budget.

Once you register with an online poker site you’ll be able to browse the lobby that will usually be categorized by Cash Games, Tournaments and Sit & Go’s. You can also filter tables by your player profile. This feature is especially useful for beginners as it will allow you to only be seated with other players who have self-classified themselves as beginner. This will dramatically level the playing field and keep your losses low.