Adapting from online poker to live poker can be a tricky transition. The live game moves at a much slower pace than online, and players can only play one table at a time, obviously. This can sometimes be a challenge for online poker players used to multi-tabling.
There is also a wealth of information in the live game that is not available in online poker. Slowing down and absorbing this extra information is a key to success in live poker.
In general, you will also see weaker play in live poker vs online, especially at small stakes. I am always very reluctant to give unknown players credit for playing well in live poker. I believe in the art of observation and adapting your play, but starting that process from a low bar when assessing new live poker players.
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There are a few crucial things players need to know when transitioning from online poker to live poker at a casino. Darren Elias shares his tips.