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5 Golden Rules To Playing At Indian Poker Websites

Poker has never been more popular in India than it is right now. The 2024 National Poker Series India was held in March. It attracted a record-setting 44,000 entries during its first week alone. It was hosted by PokerBaazi, one of the many online poker apps that those living in India can use to fine-tune their poker skills.

Are you interested in getting in on the poker action in India? Registering for an account at an online poker website available in the country is a great way to do it. It’s an excellent option for those who are brand new to the poker scene in India. It’s also wonderful for those who have been playing poker for years.

We’ve compiled a list of tips to help you make the most of your initial online poker-playing experiences in India. Check out the 5 golden rules to playing at Indian poker websites below.

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1. Choose the Right Online Poker Website in India

Since so many people play online poker in India these days, finding online poker websites should be easy. Google “online poker websites in India,” and a long list of potential options should appear.

Don’t just choose the first online poker site in India you can find. This could result in a subpar experience and ruin your perception of online poker for good.

Instead, focus on finding one of the best online poker websites India offers. Several Indian online poker sites we would recommend include:

• Junglee Poker
• PokerStars India
• MPL Poker
• PokerCircle
• Adda52
• PokerDangal
• Spartan Poker
• A23 Poker
• Natural8 India

Not sure which online poker website in India to choose? Consider a few factors when you’re sifting through your options.

For example, the best online poker sites are typically the ones that have been around the longest. Don’t be afraid to dig around to find out which sites have the most experience.

While doing this, pay close attention to these factors, too:

• The number of poker variations that an online poker website offers
• The deposit and withdrawal payment methods that an online poker site accepts
• The promotions and bonuses that an online poker website provides

You should even take the customer service an online poker site delivers into account. If a website can’t address any questions and concerns you have quickly, find a seat at an online poker table on a different site.

2. Pick Your Preferred Online Poker Variations

Poker’s history dates back more than 1,000 years. It has evolved quite a bit since it was first invented. Today, poker offers the opportunity to play any number of online poker variations when you grab a seat at a digital poker table.

You can, of course, keep things simple by playing a poker variation like 5-Card Draw. You can also step into the 21st century by playing a more modern variation like Texas Hold ‘Em. But these are just two of the many options you’ll have when searching for poker variations on online poker websites.

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Here are some other online poker variations that might appeal to you:

• Omaha
• 7-Card Stud
• Razz
• H.O.R.S.E

A big benefit of playing poker online versus playing in person is that you can practice playing any variation you want. The best online poker websites in India have free tables you can utilize to perfect your poker-playing skills. They also have low-limit tables you can use to test out betting strategies.

You’re welcome to play as many poker variations as you want. However, your best bet is often to pick just one or two of these variations. It’ll enable you to get as good as you can at them over time.

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3. Be Aware of Your Online Poker Opponents’ Betting Patterns

When you sit down at a poker table while playing in person, what’s the first thing you do? You likely introduce yourself to the other poker players sitting at it — and then get down to business. Most poker players spend time scanning poker tables to track the betting patterns of those around them.

Playing poker online makes it even easier to do this. When you’re new to an online poker table, focus more on what’s going on around you as opposed to which cards land in your hands. Go on a fact-finding mission to figure out:

• Who the experienced poker players at your table are
• Which players at your table seem to have the largest poker bankrolls
• How the different players at your table like to bet

The more information you can find out about your fellow poker players, the better. It should help give you an advantage over at least some of them. You’ll know:

• Which players are most likely to fold when you bluff
• Which players like taking part in as many hands as they can
• Which players have big enough bankrolls to take big chances

But maybe above all else, you can pinpoint which poker players at your table are the so-called “suckers.” There is a famous poker quote that goes something like this: “If you’re playing a poker game and you look around the table and can’t tell who the sucker is, it’s you.” Keep it in mind while playing on online poker websites in India.

4. Avoid Bluffing Against Your Online Poker Opponents Too Often

Putting together the perfect poker face used to be one of the first things new poker players had to practice. Having a great poker face allows you to keep a neutral expression regardless of whether you have pocket aces in your hand or 7-2 off suit.

An awesome poker face won’t be necessary at the poker tables available online in India. So even if you can’t create an effective poker face, you can still enjoy success at a poker table since other players won’t be able to look at you.

There’s just one problem with this, though: Because other players at an online poker table can’t see you, bluffing will be much harder to do than usual. You might think you’re pulling the wool over everyone’s eyes when you go all-in during a game of Texas Hold’em with nothing in your hand. But because other players can’t see you looking calm, cool, and collected with your poker face on, they’ll be more inclined to call your bluffs.

How can you combat this? Start by bluffing sparingly. Only bluff every so often, and when you do it, make it count. Don’t waste your bluffs on small pots or try bluffing against a beginner who doesn’t have much money to lose.

This doesn’t mean you can’t play online poker aggressively. You’re still free to take aim at other players, especially when you sense weakness. If you spot one of those “suckers” we mentioned earlier and feel as though you can expose them, do it.

If, however, you get into the habit of bluffing on every other hand, it’ll backfire on you eventually. Someone will pick the right time to call your bluff, and you could pay for it dearly.

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5. Limit Distractions While You Play Online Poker in India

For some poker players, playing at online websites in India allows them to multitask at home. They can fold laundry or watch TV in between playing and folding poker hands.

But did you know that people aren’t as good at multitasking as they think? A 2021 The New Indian Express report found that only about 2.5% of people are effective multitaskers. Everyone else tries to multitask, but most people aren’t great at it and end up making mistakes while doing it.

For this reason, steer clear of multitasking while playing online poker at websites in India. Go the extra mile and limit the distractions that surround you as you play poker online.

You can do this by:

• Finding a quiet place in your home to play poker online
• Picking a distraction-free time to sit down at an online poker table
• Turning off the TV, radio, etc. as you play online poker

Even one tiny distraction can throw you off and lead to mistakes at an online poker table. If you can’t devote all your attention to playing online poker, wait until later to do it. It’ll put you in the right state of mind to put forth your best performances while playing at online poker websites in India.

Start Playing at the Best Online Poker Websites in India

Playing online poker in India is a fantastic way to blow off steam. If you can improve your online poker skills, it could also potentially turn into a lucrative endeavor. Who knows? You might even end up playing in an event like the 2024 National Poker Series India one day.

Before you can reach that point, though, search through the best online poker websites in India to find one you like. Begin playing online poker and use the golden rules you’ve learned about here to take your poker skills to the next level.

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