| High card<\/b><\/td> | If you don't even have a pair, then all you have is a high card, the highest solitary card in your hand.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nOnline Poker Sites UK Tips<\/h2>\n \n\n\n There are many online resources out there allowing you to study and deepen your understanding of poker, including strategies and even advanced mathematics!<\/p>\n\n \n Below, we've included a few excellent tips of our own that should have you winning hands and sharpening your game in a matter of days.<\/p>\n\n \n One way to learn how to play poker online is by taking advantage of the many welcome offers at various UK poker sites. Most have a great no deposit offer, along with a deposit bonus for your first deposit. This bonus often comes in the form of free tickets to major tournaments, so this is a good way to gain experience and get in with the chance of winning major prizes.<\/p>\n\n \n 2. Know When to Fold and Do Not Chase Losses\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n Knowing when to fold is the most important part of poker strategy; it will limit your losses and give you more chances at winning games. On the other hand, trying desperately to win back lost cash is the best way to go full tilt and lose everything.<\/p>\n\n \n 3. Know When to Withdraw\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n You have not made any profit as long as your winnings are still on your poker account. As long as money is there, you will get tempted to play it. At a certain point, you will need to withdraw. Set a point in time during a game when you will do so, and stick to it.<\/p>\n\n \n 4. Set Up Your Work\/Play\/Grind Station\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n Playing online poker doesn\u2019t necessarily require a powerful PC – at least, not at first. Once you begin to play multiple tables or install third-party software, you might want to look into upgrading to a gamer\u2019s PC with plenty of RAM and up-to-date graphics cards. The size of your monitor isn\u2019t too important, so don\u2019t get bogged down looking for a huge screen, especially as a good grinding station will require more than one. Instead, pay more attention to screen resolution and whether or not it is HD.<\/p>\n\n \n Keyboards are not as critical as other items in your set-up, but remember that MTTs can go on for hours, so comfort is key. This means having a reasonably spacious desk and a comfortable, supportive chair. Other than that, make sure your WiFi is stable, and that you have back-up connection just in case it falters or is interrupted.<\/p>\n\n \n 5. Shut Out All Distractions\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n Once you have set up your perfect grinding station, make sure it is free from distractions and is as quiet as possible. Music is fine; many live poker players take to the tables wearing earphones to shut out diversions, such as other players fiddling with their chips, trash talking or other background noises. At home, music could shut out personal sounds coming from the TV, kids, pets or other members of your family.<\/p>\n\n \n 6. Eat, Drink and Sleep\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n Many people regard poker as a mind sport; not unlike chess<\/a><\/strong> which also requires careful planning and strategising. It is therefore worth giving some thought to your diet, as it will play a big role in any success you might go on to enjoy. Food, nourishment and nutrition are all important factors if you are to last long in a lengthy poker tournament. Preferably, start the day with a breakfast rich in both protein and carbohydrates, and stick to foods with a low glycaemic index such as eggs, beans, grain, whole rice, and of course vegetables, seafood and lean meat. It also goes without saying that you should always stay hydrated, and the best way to do this is by sticking to good old fresh water.<\/p>\n\nPoker Tax and Legality in the UK<\/h2>\n \n\n\n The current laws regulating poker tax date to the end of 2014, which is when the UK government implemented various changes in taxation for online gambling operators.<\/p>\n\n \n To eliminate all doubt, online poker is still 100% legal and 100% tax-free (for players) in the UK.<\/p>\n\n \n UK Gambling Taxation Laws\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n Since December 2014, all operators wishing to offer games of chance in the UK must have a licence from the UK Gambling Commission<\/a><\/strong>. Additionally, they must pay a 15% tax on all their income from UK players. This 15% Point of Consumption (POC) tax applies to all UK poker sites.<\/p>\n\n\n Tax Is Paid by Operators, Not Players\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n The POC tax applies only to online poker operators in the UK; individual players are exempt.<\/p>\n\n \n Previously, betting shops in the UK used to charge 9% on a player\u2019s winnings, withholding a percentage in order to pay the tax they owed. Luckily, this system was eliminated in 2001, when Gordon Brown's government introduced changes in legislature.<\/p>\n\n \n Now, whether you play poker, bet on sports or play casino games, online or at land-based bookies or casinos, you can claim your winnings tax-free.<\/p>\n\n ThePuntersPage Final Say<\/h2>\n \n\n\n While this site focuses primarily on sports, most sports punters will have at least noticed the poker options on various bookies\u2019 websites. If you already have a sports account, you could consider the poker options available at your chosen bookmaker, though the above table shows the sites with the best options and promos for the game.<\/p>\n\n \n Poker is a game that does take time and effort to master. Still, it can be a fun and profitable hobby, if you practise enough!<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n Online Poker UK FAQs<\/h2>\n \n |
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