This isn’t the early 2000’s – or even the mid-2000’s. You can’t just jump onto any online poker table, and start dominating the competition like you could several years ago.
There are too many good players in the game today along with too many software programs and strategy books for this to be the case. So you obviously have to exercise good judgment when selecting your poker tables and here’s a look at how to do that.
Players Viewing the Flop
The most important thing to look at when choosing a poker table is the percentage of players who are seeing the flop. You’ll find this number in the lobby along with other numbers like how many players are at the table, hands per hour, etc. The tables you want to play at are the ones with a high percentage of players seeing the flop since this means more multi-way pots, more limpers, and more non-skilled players.
Of course, you also want to make sure that the table has been full the majority of the time so the flop-viewed stat is legitimate; this is where the hands per hour stat is important.
Stack Size
You can also find non-skilled players by looking at stack sizes from the lobby. By checking out how big each player’s stack is, you’ll be able to find the people who are playing with less chips. This is important because most good players want to have the maximum stack size allowed at their table in order to get an edge.
Fish, on the other hand, will play with whatever amount they feel like because they don’t care about maximizing any edges.
Start a Table
For those who are good at heads-up, another great way to find a table is to start one yourself. This way you will be able to wait for an opponent to sit down which is especially good if they are short-stacked. As the room begins to fill up, you can evaluate whether or not it’s a good idea to stay at the table you’ve created.
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