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The Ideal Time to Play Poker
- 8-10-2009
Playing online poker gives you the flexibility to play when and where you want. You can play on more than one table at a time from anywhere you have an internet connection. Amongst the many factors that go into choosing a game, are the stakes, how many people are currently playing, and the type of game. One thing you may be overlooking that could be detrimental to your bankroll is the time of day.
Think about a typical work day, the hours are from 9 in the morning until 5 at night. Recreational players will login and play after they eat some dinner and won’t play too long during weekdays as they have to wakeup for work. Grinders will play at all hours across multiple tables and tournaments. You may see some familiar names in the morning and late into the evening. A grinder will typically have a good grasp of the game and can be tough to play against if you are new. Avoiding pots with weak hands against a grinder is the best way to avoid leaking chips.
For the occasional player the ideal time of day to play would be after work on a weekday. The amount of players on will be higher, the competition should be weaker, and though you may be tired you should be able to play fairly well as it is not too late at night. Players who prefer tournaments to ring games will find playing in the early evening to be better as well since most poker rooms run a wide variety of tournaments around this time.
Timing is a big part of life. When you play at a good time of day to suit your preferences you may find a comparable skill level of players. Playing poker into the wee hours of the morning you may find yourself swimming alone with the sharks.
Think about a typical work day, the hours are from 9 in the morning until 5 at night. Recreational players will login and play after they eat some dinner and won’t play too long during weekdays as they have to wakeup for work. Grinders will play at all hours across multiple tables and tournaments. You may see some familiar names in the morning and late into the evening. A grinder will typically have a good grasp of the game and can be tough to play against if you are new. Avoiding pots with weak hands against a grinder is the best way to avoid leaking chips.
For the occasional player the ideal time of day to play would be after work on a weekday. The amount of players on will be higher, the competition should be weaker, and though you may be tired you should be able to play fairly well as it is not too late at night. Players who prefer tournaments to ring games will find playing in the early evening to be better as well since most poker rooms run a wide variety of tournaments around this time.
Timing is a big part of life. When you play at a good time of day to suit your preferences you may find a comparable skill level of players. Playing poker into the wee hours of the morning you may find yourself swimming alone with the sharks.