10-18-08, LearnTexasHoldem:
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Play money games
When you register an account at an online poker room you usually receive play money to use at the site. They can be used instead of real money at special play money tables. To play at these tables is a good way to get a hang of the basic rules of Texas holdem (or any other poker variation of your choice). It will also give you a feel for the game.
Play money games can also be a good option in order to learn some basic strategy. But it's at the same time important to know that the play money games often differs some from real money games. Because the fictional money used at the table has no actual value many players doesn't really care about them and therefore plays very loose and reckless. So when you take the leap to real money play the way your opponents act will usually change a lot. So practice and learn the ropes at he play money tables and when you later want to improve your games freerolls is a great option.
Freerolls
A freeroll is a poker tournament that you can enter for free and win actual prices. The prices are usually money, merchandise or tickets to larger tournaments. A freeroll is either offered totally free as a promotion by a poker room or you can buy in using points accumulated at the poker room. When you register a new account at a poker room they often give you entries to freerolls. Most poker rooms also give you points when you play for real money and they can be used to enter poker tournaments.
A freeroll is both a good way to build your bankroll - you get the chance to win money without paying anything - and a great way to improve your game. You also get the chance to enter bigger tournaments with nicer prices. Players usually acts different when the play for something, so you'll learn more playing freerolls that play money games.
When you are ready to play some free poker, be sure to check out our list of the top free Texas holdem sites.
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