How to Play Poker Free

Poker is a great game to use your mind and to socialize with. Some people don't like to play the game because it is considered gambling. You can lose a big sum of money if you aren't careful. However, you can play without spending money. This article will explore different ways to play poker for free.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet and computer
• Local places that host free poker tournaments or
• group of friends

1. Play poker online for no charge on a free Website. Try Poker Stars' Website, listed in the Resources section. Poker Stars hosts online tournaments at all times of the day as well as scheduled tournaments and regular games. There is never a charge to play. Your free chips are replenished anytime you run out.

2. Play in a free tournament hosted by a local bar or tavern. World Tavern Poker, listed in the Resources section, has set up an agreement with bars across the country to offer free local tournaments that lead to prizes and national championships. Winners of the national championships actually receive a buy-in to the World Series of Poker. There is never a charge to play in these local tournaments.

3. Get together with a group of friends and play. Ask for a set of poker chips for Christmas or your birthday. Use the poker chips instead of money. You can even set up your own tournaments.

4. Get a free buy-in to a tournament that would have cost money. For example, a buy-in to the World Series of Poker is $10,000. If you win a qualifying tournament, you get a free buy in-to the event. For example, if you get to the final table at the National Championships of World Tavern Poker, you'll secure a free seat to the World Series of Poker.

5. Play poker with a game system. Xbox offers a World Series of Poker game that you can play. You do have to initially purchase the game and the system, but then you can play for free. If you use a friend's system, you won't have to spend any money at all.

Tips & Warnings

• Playing poker for free can help you gain the experience you need to start playing poker for money. Playing poker in a local tournament is a great way to make new friends. Texas Hold Em is an easy game to play as a beginner. Many sites on the Internet offer free advice on how to play the game and how to win.
• Be careful if you decide to start playing the game for money. Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose. Poker can be addicting. Once you play a few times, you may want to play all the time. If you play online poker, make sure you find a Website that doesn't charge you money to get chips. Some Websites announce that you can play for free, but there are actually charges to pay to set up your account and fund it.

Resources

• PokerStars.com Website
• World Tavern Poker Website
• World Series of Poker Website
• Xbox World Series of Poker