Play too many hands

Unless you have serious cash to throw away, do not play too many hands in online poker. Learn how to determine the good hands from the bad ones, and fold when necessary.

Play too quickly

Online poker is fast, but do not play so fast that you do not think about your move or strategise properly. If you need time to think, take it. You will have more than enough time to make an informed decision.

Get distracted

When you play online poker, the action is on screen. If you find yourself getting bored and distracted - like by checking your email - just grin and bear it. Some of your competitors may take long to make their next move, but try not to get distracted by the things around you. If you lose track of the game, you may lose your turn, and even money in the process.

Forget to record what is happening

You need to keep those notes to help you learn and the remember that tricks of the game. You need to keep track of what the other players are doing.

Pay too much attention on your own cards and not enough attention to what other players are doing

In online poker it's easy to forget that there are other things to focus on, not just the hand in front of you. But when it comes to poker, both online and off, you need to be aware of what the other players are doing and how they are playing. The only way you can do this in online poker is to read and know how to deal with other players.

Stay at the same table when you are losing

If you are on a losing streak at a particular table it may not be your fault - maybe the other players at the table are just too advanced for you. In online poker there are always many tables available, so don't stick to one particular table if you have been losing too much. Move to another one and your luck may improve.

Play too high or too low of a limit

If the limit is too high, you may be playing out of your league. If the limit's too low, you might start playing carelessly. When you play poker online your limit choices are endless. Try your hand at different limits, record your observations and then find a middle ground.

Play no-limit games the same as limit games

These games are not the same, so you shouldn't play it the same. There's a whole different dynamic between no-limit and limit games. If you not used to one, take your time and ease into the game, or simply stay away until you got it right.

Play the same online as offline

Online poker is different from your regular 'real world' poker. In online poker it is harder to stay focussed, and you have to play faster and concentrate more. All of these can be difficult in the beginning, but it will get easier over time.

Author bio

This article was written by Piggs Peak Poker and offers tips on how to play online poker.