Online poker has become wildly popular since Chris Moneymaker won the World Series of Poker by qualifying for it through an online tournament. Poker tournaments are played for a buy-in and the player with the most chips wins.
Playing online poker requires a different set of skills than playing in a casino or local game room. It doesn’t require reading physical “tells” but rather evaluating betting tendencies.
In the United States, online poker is legal in some states and illegal in others. Individual states determine the legality of gambling and set rules for gaming operators. Online poker sites are required to ensure that all players are within state borders and are of legal age. They also must meet high geolocation and player identification standards.