Multiple Online Poker Site Accounts
Should You Play at More than One Poker Site?
In short, Yes. Most poker players that have some experience online readily choose to play at more than one poker website. In fact, there are some players that may hold accounts in a large number of websites (10 or more). There are many reasons for holding accounts at multiple poker websites. In almost every case, it is a very good strategy to do so. While focusing on one poker site that you like is also a great idea, reaping the bonuses and other benefits provided by poker websites is a very good idea. This article reviews the reasons why you should open multiple poker accounts online.
Bonuses
Say, for example, your city contained 5 video stores that offered a 25% discount on a single DVD. You could buy as many movies as you like but only the first one would receive the 25% discount. If you wanted to buy 5 different movies, would it be smarter to buy them all at one store and receive a 25% discount on only the first one, or would you rather go to all 5 stores and receive a 25% discount on every DVD. Obviously, using this example, you would be much smarter to visit every store.
Why then, should it be any different when playing online poker. If you are offered a 100% match bonus up to $100 on 5 different poker sites and you would like to deposit $500, you would be very wise to deposit $100 at all five sites. Even if you only have an initial deposit of $100 to make on one website, you can deposit winnings from that site into another one to get their introductory bonus offer as well. Playing multiple sites in this way is a very smart way to get the most out of your money. Not to mention re-load bonuses at different poker sites.
Testing the Waters
As an initial test of several gambling websites, it is a good idea to open multiple accounts of small amounts of money to get a first hand idea of how the website works. By doing this on sites that offer continuous bonuses (100% on first deposit, 50% on second, 100% on third, etc.) you can ensure that you do not lose too much bonus money as you do your initial testing. Even if the website has received excellent reviews and you are almost positive that it will work out, test for yourself before placing all your money in an account. It is in our nature to test the water, no matter how comfortable our friends say it is before plunging in head first. Use this same cautious method with poker websites.
Tournaments
Some poker websites may offer tournaments only on Thursday while another may offer a tournament on Friday. If you are a member of both websites, you could participate in both tournaments. If you are a very serious full time poker player (not as uncommon as you might think), you could even find multiple websites that offer collective tournaments on 4 or 5 days of the week. If that is the case, you will find yourself with an exciting tournament in which to participate as often as you like.
Bad Beat Jackpots
For those who like the added element of bad beat jackpots, it is definitely best to play at poker sites that currently have the largest bad beat jackpot. That is to say, if you are going to get luck, you may as well maximize your take.
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