New to online poker (questions)

[the_closer]

I am sure this is a frequenty asked question so if there is a history on this point me in the right direction.

I am going to start internet poker soon and am curious as to peoples opinions on which site to use and whether I should start at a low limit or not.

I have been beating the local 10-20 holdem game consistently for about 2 years now.

So should I start at low limts maybe 3-6 or could I just jump into a 10-20 or 15-30 game.

I have heard that for limit play Party poker is pretty good so I geuss I will try that.

Thanks for any info on the Subject.

[Bill Lumbergh]

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I am sure this is a frequenty asked question so if there is a history on this point me in the right direction.

I am going to start internet poker soon and am curious as to peoples opinions on which site to use and whether I should start at a low limit or not.

I have been beating the local 10-20 holdem game consistently for about 2 years now.

So should I start at low limts maybe 3-6 or could I just jump into a 10-20 or 15-30 game.

I have heard that for limit play Party poker is pretty good so I geuss I will try that.

Thanks for any info on the Subject.

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[MS Sunshine]

Party has the softest games. You should try $3-6 first since the games online are tighter and more aggressive. Get www.pokertraker.com it really helps alot.

Good luck

MS Sunshine

[JayCo]

There are a few threads out there on this - experiment with the 2+2 "search" feature.

My 2 cents tho:

I know you play middle limits live, but I'd suggest investing in software at www.PokerTracker.com immediately to very accurately track your wins & losses & leaks, and then play low limits until you're consistently beating the game (as measured by PokerTracker).

1) For cheap practice until you get your feet wet, low-limit tournaments are a nice way to get a lot of real money play without paying much rake.

Playing a 1-table Sit N Go (SNG) will also give you a bit of practice playing short-handed.

The other reason I'd suggest that is that while Party IS the fishiest pool, it has a high cost to the newbie due to the relatively high rake at low limits (vs. other online sites). You can play from 20 to 100+ hands in a $10 tourney and only contribute $1 in rake.

2) PokerStars has better software than Party and verrrrry low microlimit tables. Just pick a good pic for your icon (to most this means no creepy baby photos, awful Rounders references, or cats/dogs)