{"id":21736,"date":"2020-04-22T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/?p=21736"},"modified":"2020-09-10T10:17:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T15:17:09","slug":"how-to-play-online-poker-with-your-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/how-to-play-online-poker-with-your-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Online Poker With Your Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Almost anyone can set up a home poker game, especially online. All it takes is a few clicks, a bit of your time, and you\u2019ll be good to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A well-organized home game can be loads of fun, and even when it\u2019s virtual it won\u2019t stop the winner obtaining bragging rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, you\u2019ll have a variety of options at your disposal, some of which would be quite hard to set up in the real world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s our guide on how to play virtual poker with a group of friends. I will go through two major poker platforms briefly to help you with the set-up, and then we will discuss alternative ways to play online poker with friends. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Choose\nYour Platform and Game Type<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The very\nfirst thing you need to do if you\u2019re keen to set up an online home game is to\npick the right platform for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the best of my knowledge, there are currently two major sites offering this option, namely PokerStars and 888poker, both of which are on Casino.org\u2019s list of recommended online poker sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both rooms have pretty good options for home games, so choosing one will be down to yours and your friends\u2019 personal preferences. If you need help deciding which is best for you, check out our PokerStars vs 888poker review<\/a> for an in-depth comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before moving\nto that part, though, you should primarily consider what kind of a home game\nyou\u2019d like to run, i.e. choose between a tournament and a cash game format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 1: Tournaments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pros: <\/strong>\u2705 Competitive
Cons:<\/strong> \u274c Players get eliminated<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tournaments\nare a lot of fun to play as they bring out a competitive side. Busting your\nfriend out of the game can be a lot of fun and will help set up the atmosphere.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all,\nhome games are about banter just as much as they are about the actual play \u2013 if\nnot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ndownside of tournaments is that people are bound to bust, and those who go out\nearly will spend a lot of time not being able to play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\naren\u2019t planning on starting a second tournament later, it could be a very short\nevening for some of your friends, which isn\u2019t what you want to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, at\nthe very minimum, you should look into setting up these tournaments as rebuys,\nat least for the first few levels. That way, if someone busts out early, they\ncan get back in again and keep playing. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d say\nthat\u2019s a much better option than having someone eliminated fifteen minutes in,\nforcing them to miss out on all the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 2: Cash Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pros: <\/strong>\u2705 More fun if you\u2019re inexperienced \u2013 you won\u2019t ever be eliminated  
Cons: <\/strong>\u274c Games aren\u2019t taken as seriously <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike\ntournaments, cash games are excellent for online home games because you are\nnever eliminated. You can simply buy-in again once you bust and keep on playing,\nso it\u2019s probably a better choice for many \u2013 especially newbies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the flip\nside, if there is nothing to lose (if you\u2019re playing without real money on the\nline), players aren\u2019t incentivized to play proper poker. They can be reckless\nwith their chips, trying to run up a big stack and continue to reload as\nnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One way\naround this would be to give everyone a certain \u201cbankroll\u201d if you decide to\nplay just for fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For\nexample, if you\u2019re playing 1\/2, everyone has 2,000 chips to work with. They\u2019re\nallowed to use them as they like, topping up or rebuying when they bust.\nHowever, once the entire 2,000 is gone, they can no longer participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course,\nall these problems are irrelevant if you play for real money since if someone\ndecides to go all-in, they have no one to blame but themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Set Up\nYour Online Game With Friends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve\nfigured out whether you\u2019re playing a cash game or tournament, it\u2019s time to set\nthings up and invite your friends to join. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nmentioned, there are two main options you probably want to look into, and I\u2019ll\nbriefly go through both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 1: PokerStars Home Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PokerStars is still the leader in all things relating to online poker, so it\u2019s no surprise they\u2019re also the number one option for those looking to set up private poker games online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Make sure you and your friends have\na PokerStars account. This is free to make, and you don\u2019t need to deposit any\nmoney.<\/li>
  2. When you\u2019re ready to set your game\nup, navigate to the \u201cHome Games\u201d area in the PokerStars client and create your\npoker club. <\/li>
  3. Then, go to the \u201cManage Games\u201d\nsection. From here, you\u2019ll have access to a variety of options to organize a\ngame that fits your particular criteria.<\/li>
  4. Customize your game.<\/li>
  5. Then invite your friends to join\nyour club by sending them a unique ID. All those who join the club will be able\nto see scheduled games and play in them.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"Screenshots
    Head to the “Home Games” section of PokerStars to create your virtual poker game.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    The good\nnews is, you can set up free games or real money ones. For cash games, real\nmoney stakes start as low as $0.01\/$0.02 and go up to $0.5\/$1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, if you\nwant to set up a small-stakes cash game but still have something on the line to\nmake things more entertaining, you\u2019re free to do it. Or, you can just play for\nfun and bragging rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want\nto set up a tournament, the process is just as simple. You can choose different\nformats and different games (Hold\u2019em, Omaha, Seven Card Stud, and more) and set\nup the buy-in. And again, just send your unique ID to your friends to start\nyour poker game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The only\nmajor drawback of PokerStars Home Games is that you can\u2019t access them on your\nphone. So, if your friends want to join, they\u2019ll have to do it using a laptop\nor a desktop computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Obviously,\nthis isn\u2019t a small thing seeing how many casual players prefer playing from\ntheir phones, but it\u2019s something you\u2019ll have to workaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Option 2: 888poker Private Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In addition to PokerStars, 888poker is another significant online room where you can set up private games for free and enjoy playing with the select group of your friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The process is somewhat even more straightforward than the one at Stars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Just like with PokerStars, first you need to make sure you and your friends all have an account.<\/li>
    2. Once you download the client and register your account, you\u2019ll see an option to \u201cPlay with Friends\u201d <\/li>
    3. If you\u2019re the one setting things up, simply use the link to set up a new game. <\/li>
    4. You\u2019ll be immediately taken to the screen where you\u2019ll be able to set everything up the way you like it, be it a cash game or a tournament.<\/li>
    5. Once you set up your event at 888poker, you\u2019ll receive all the information you need to share with the people you want to invite. (Only those to whom you give this information will be able to join, so you\u2019ll have full control over who plays.)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      \"Screenshots
      Select “Play with Friends” on 888poker to create your virtual poker game.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      You don\u2019t\nhave to create a unique club at 888poker, which makes things quicker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      On the\nother hand, PokerStars is slightly more convenient if you have a larger group\nof people and want to organize games more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For\nwhatever reason, the 888poker only offers this feature on the desktop software\nas well. So, if your friends prefer to play using their phones, this isn\u2019t an\nideal solution, either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In all\nhonesty, it is somewhat strange that neither of these large rooms would make an\neffort to ensure their home games\u2019 option is supported on mobile devices, but\nthat\u2019s just how it is at this moment in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      So, there you\nhave it \u2013 it really is as simple as that to set up an virtual poker game with\nyour friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Alternative Options For Online Private Play (Best For Mobile Players)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      As good as\nthese two options are, they come with certain restrictions that could be quite\na breaker for your online home game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Many people\nonly play poker for fun and only do it on their mobile phones. So, it\u2019s good to\nhave some alternatives in your back pocket if this is the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In the past few years, mobile poker has experienced quite a renaissance. There are now numerous mobile apps<\/a> that are entirely free to use and have been designed for people who want to organize their own games and poker clubs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      These are basically free-to-use apps that don\u2019t use the standard rake<\/a> model but rather let people use them the way they want while app makers make money via other sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      PPPoker is such an app. You can download it to your mobile completely free of charge, install it on your phone, and use it to set up all sorts of cash games and tournaments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \"screenshot
      PPPoker is an app that lets you play virtual poker with friends on your mobile device.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      As the club\nowner, you have complete freedom to issue players with the funds they can use\nfor the games in your club. At the moment, the app supports Hold\u2019em, Omaha, and\nseveral variations of Chinese Poker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This app,\nas well as several others that work on the same principle, are geared towards\nmobile users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      While you\ncan also use them on your PC (which solves the issue of anyone not wanting to\nplay on their phone), those who want to play on their phones and tablets will\nhave absolutely no problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Taking Your Virtual\nPoker Game Up a Notch <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you want\nto create a really memorable experience for everyone, you can take things up to\nthe next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With a bit\nof imagination and extra effort, you can create an atmosphere that will be just\nas entertaining as if you were all seated around an actual table, having beers\nand snacks and tossing chips around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It\u2019s not\njust online poker that\u2019s come a long way in recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Many software solutions let you create virtual meetings that are just perfect for this kind of setup, so you could invite all your friends to a Zoom<\/a> conference and have all of you on-screen as you play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \"Woman
      Zoom, or similar video call tools, will take your virtual poker night to the next level. [Image: Shutterstock]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Sure, this\ntakes a bit more effort to set up, and you might need to do a bit of convincing\nwith those who are on a shy side, but it\u2019ll be worth it when you see it takes\nthe fun to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you do\nit this way, it will be virtually the same as if you were in the same room.\nYou\u2019ll be able to see each other\u2019s reactions, talk, laugh, and yell \u2013 like\nyou\u2019re supposed to in a home game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Some poker\nclients have started introducing this kind of functionality as well, but\nthey\u2019re definitely lagging behind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you want\nto do it right, just use third-party software to set the communication up, and\nyou can expect a much better experience that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Pros &\nCons of Online Home Games<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The ability\nto play with your friends online without having to gather them at the same\nplace at the same time definitely<\/em> has its upsides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The biggest\none is, obviously, that you\u2019ll be able to have fun doing what you all love\ndespite the physical distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Another significant\nupside is that you\u2019ll have more freedom when it comes to organizing things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you just\nwant to throw an occasional game for your friends, you probably don\u2019t have all\nthe logistics required. You might have a limited number of chips, or you aren\u2019t\ntoo experienced with setting up tournament structures, etc. When you do things\nonline, all of this is easily sorted out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      At the same\ntime, there are certain cons to setting things up this way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Honestly\nspeaking, it\u2019s tough to play poker if nothing is on the line. The game just\ndoesn\u2019t have the same allure. Poker was designed to play for a (monetary)\nreward, and there is nothing wrong with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you\norganize everything online and use play money, the only way to add this\ndimension is by having everyone agree they\u2019ll honor their side of the bargain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In most\ncases, this won\u2019t be an issue, but someone may refuse to honor the deal. Even\nif the amount is negligible, this creates an atmosphere of distrust and may put\npeople off from playing the next time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Unfortunately,\nI can\u2019t give you advice on how to prevent this from happening. If you\u2019re the\none running the game and are passionate about it, you\u2019ll just need to use your\nbest judgment on who to invite and what your rules are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Summary<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      As far as\nthe technical side of things is concerned, you have all the tools you need to\nset up and run online poker games with your friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There are a\nfew solid recommendations in this article, but you\u2019ll also find a few other\noptions on your own if these don\u2019t fit your expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you\u2019ve\nnever done it before, this may take some time getting used to, especially if\nyou also want to add the whole video call thing to the mix. My advice is: give\nit a try and see how you like it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Once you\u2019ve\nplayed a couple of sessions together, things will no longer feel strange at all,\nand you\u2019re probably going to love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Both PokerStars and 888poker are on Casino.org\u2019s list of recommended online poker sites<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      About The Author:
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