Getting started?

[malika9]

Ok Im very sure this question has been asked before and am really wondering if I will even get any replies... but I tried the search and couldnt find anything so here goes anyway.

I been playing (offline) poker with my friends for a few years, just for fun. But I never played online before, especially not for money. But lately I met a few people who play several hours a night professionally and wanna give it a try.

So the question is, how can I get started? I never played online so I really want to read something on this type of play, to make money. Also what are the best websites/software to use?? Ill probably play a while for play money till Im confident and then try see if I can make actual money from this.

Yeah I know I am a lazy, dreaming, newbie basted with a dream of making money from a game I love, but all those who get their dreams started out as dreamers, so if anyone has any info, please help!

[nb1961]

Where you play depends on where you are from. If you are in the US you are stuck with the Merge Network, Cake, Everleaf, Yatahay and a few other minor sites. See Bobs article for more info US Poker Sites | 4kingpoker.com

If you are outside the US the choice is far better. UK Poker Sites | 4kingpoker.com
Euro poker sites | 4kingpoker.com

Personally I wouldn't start with play money (I did a long time ago and didn't gain anything) I would read through those links, download a site you like to look of and find a freeroll. Most sites still have a few. Learn the software and maybe pick up a little money. From there if you can deposit, then go and play micro stakes.

In all honesty unless you are already a good poker player the chance of you making any sort of a living out of online poker are slim. The are all sorts of figures quoted but it's generally suggested that around 90% of online players are losing players. Work on making that 10% and you will be doing OK.