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Popular Poker Questions Finally Answered

Popular Poker Questions

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At Mena Casino, we’re dedicated to bringing you the latest information on the best online casinos and the games you love to play — including poker.

And we know a lot of you are curious about this timeless card game, so we’ve answered some of the most common poker questions below.

Q1: Can I make real money by playing poker online?

A1: You CAN make real money by playing poker online, even though that might seem hard to believe for beginners. In fact, the world’s greatest professional poker players can make a very comfortable living by taking part in tournaments.

But you need to know the game well and have the skills to compete with other talented players in long sessions. If you’re new to poker, you may find playing against software at an online casino the best way to familiarize yourself with the rules.

Don’t dive straight into a tournament with real players until you genuinely feel ready.

Q2: Why do professional poker players in televised games get such good hands so often?

A2: Don’t worry: televised poker isn’t fixed. It’s just the result of extensive editing intended to keep the action flowing smoothly. Less-interesting hands may never make it to the screen, and new players might be surprised by how hard securing a good hand can be.

Q3: Do movies represent poker accurately?

A3: Generally, no. When characters play poker in movies and television shows, the gameplay is tweaked to be dramatic and to suit the storyline.

One common issue is that fictional players tend to win with a Four of a Kind or Royal Flush only — even though the odds of winning with the latter are extremely high.

Another is that characters often reveal their winning hands after other players, even though they would typically do so much sooner. And that long pause they leave to build tension? Their fellow players would find that infuriating (to say the least) in reality.

The lesson? Extend your poker research beyond movies and television shows before you play for the first time.

Q4: Which celebrity poker players are considered the best?

A4: A number of major celebrities, including those on Hollywood’s A-list, love poker. Some are more successful than others, though.

Former-Batman Ben Affleck is one of the best. He’s taken part in multiple tournaments, and received tuition from some of the world’s greatest players (including Daniel Negreanu).

Jason Alexander — an actor seen in Seinfeld, Pretty Woman, and more — has achieved success at the poker table, too. He won Celebrity Poker Showdown’s eighth series, netting half a million dollars for the charity of his choice.

Matt Damon, long-time friend of fellow poker-fan Ben Affleck, is also known to play the game often.

Jennifer Tilly, star of Bound, has won around one million dollars through live poker games and a World Series of Poker bracelet.

We hope this Q&A has provided you with an insight into the world of poker, and inspires you to learn more about this fascinating game.

Mena Casino has plenty of information on poker for beginners, and can help you find the best online poker sites!

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