Key differences at a glance
Poker is player-versus-player. The room takes a fee called rake from qualifying pots or entries; your goal is to beat other players by making better decisions more often. Blackjack is player-versus-house. The casino’s advantage is the house edge set by the table rules; playing correct basic strategy minimizes it. Authoritative references explain both concepts and show…
What Texas Hold’em is and how a hand plays out
Texas Hold’em is a community-card poker game: each player gets two hole cards, then five shared cards arrive in stages—the flop (3), turn (1), and river (1). After each stage there’s a betting round; the best five-card hand at showdown wins the pot. Most tables use blinds (forced bets) and a…
Why crypto tournaments are different
Crypto poker rooms add blockchain payments and, in some cases, looser KYC than traditional brands—but the tournament fundamentals remain the same: structures, fees, late registration, re-entries, and strict game-integrity rules. Before you buy in with Bitcoin or a stablecoin, you’ll want to cover licensing, deposits, fees, and basic tournament strategy.
Check licensing and legality first
Start by confirming…
Live dealer tables replicate a real casino via high-definition video and pit-level procedures. In regulated markets, operations must be fair and independently auditable; the UK Gambling Commission’s Remote Technical Standards even include a dedicated section for live dealer studios. That means recorded sessions, independent testing, and controls for collusion and stream integrity—your game shouldn’t “tighten” based on your results.
Licensed sites…