Online Poker FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)

To put it simply, rake, in terms of poker terminology, refers to a portion of the winnings that a casino or a host takes in exchange for organising and holding the game to cover the costs it brings. There isn’t a standardised amount - the rake can vary from as low as 2.5% to as high as 15%. Check out our complete guide to rake in poker for more information.

When it comes to registering with Natural8, there are two main requirements that you need to meet in order to be able to create an account. First of all, you need to be of legal age to gamble (or play poker if the two have different age limits). Secondly, you need to reside or play from a country that isn’t on the list of countries with residence restrictions.

There isn’t a straightforward answer as everything depends on the country you want to play from. For example, in most European countries where gambling is legal, the age limit is 18. There are some exceptions, though, like Greece, where you have to be 23 years old, or Estonia, where you have to be 21 years old.

In the US, the legal age for gambling, including poker, varies depending on the state, and it can be 18, 19 or 21 years old. In Asia, the legal age in most countries is also 18 years old, but again, there are exceptions.

So, it’s safe to say that if you aren’t sure whether you are legally allowed to play in the country or state you are in, you need to check the law specifically for that location.

Yes, you can play online poker on more than just your computer. If you want to use your phone or tablet to play online poker, you can choose between playing using a browser or downloading an online poker or a casino app.

Yes, in order to enjoy poker and other exciting casino games at Natural8, you have to install dedicated software - the installation process is very straightforward, though, so you shouldn’t have any problems with setting up your new poker room.

Yes, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying a game of online poker on more than one poker site.

Unfortunately, at the moment, the credit card is not one of the available payment methods at Natural8 - we are working hard on adding it, though, so make sure to keep an eye out for it. In the meantime, you can opt for one of the available deposit methods.

That depends on the poker site, but most have advanced security measures in place to ensure your money is safe. At Natural8, we have your best interests in mind, which is why you can be sure that when you deposit money into your account, it will be kept safe.

It depends on your location. There are places where online gambling, including online poker, is legal, just as there are places where it is illegal. There are also grey areas in which the law doesn’t specify the legality of online poker. So, if you want to know if online poker is legal where you are, you need to check the law specific to that location.

There are plenty of differences between traditional poker and online poker. The most important one, however, is convenience.

To play traditional poker, you need to visit a brick-and-mortar casino, which is often located several towns away from where you are. Besides that, you not only need to look the part, as often you might not be let into the casino if those guarding the entrance will deem you unsuitable, but you also need to have enough money, as the stakes you play with tend to be a lot higher than in case of online poker.

To play online poker, on the other hand, you only need to have a laptop and an internet connection. You can play from the comfort of your own bed, in pyjamas if you want, and you don’t have to worry that spending time getting to a casino will be for nothing. What’s more, the stakes are a lot lower when you’re playing online poker - you can play with as little as a few dollars. It’s also a lot faster, which means that you can be dealt a lot more hands within one hour than you would in classic poker - and you can play at multiple tables at the same time, further multiplying the number of games you participate in.

One thing that should also be mentioned is that when you’re playing traditional, live poker, you need to be careful about your facial expressions, as it is very easy to tell someone’s next move by just looking at their face. With online poker, you are behind the screen, so you can make as many facial expressions as you wish.

It depends - in some countries, poker winnings might be subject to taxes. To find out what’s the situation in your region, you have to check the law specific to that location, especially since different countries might have different amounts of tax you need to pay for your poker winnings.

Check out our guide to gambling winnings tax for more information.

No, online poker is not fixed. Most poker sites use a random number generator (RNG) to deal the cards, which makes rigging the game almost impossible, as messing with RNG would result in discrepancies that would be noticed rather quickly. Besides, poker sites have too much to lose to be willing to mess with the players.

It’s hard to make a list of the best poker sites, so here’s what a site should have to be one of the best ones:

• A variety of games available - The more, the merrier. If an online casino only has one poker variation to choose from, and a handful of slots, playing there can quickly become pretty dull.

• Attractive bonuses - While bonuses are not obligatory, it’s usually more fun to play on a site that rewards its players.

• Accessible customer service - When money is at stake, there’s nothing worse than having to wait until the next day to get help from customer service. That’s why at Natural8, customer service representatives are available 24/7 to ensure such a situation doesn’t happen.

• Protection - The best poker sites will do whatever it takes to keep your information safe and have different security measures in place.

This depends on your experience, as well as what your goal is when it comes to poker. If you want something that will allow you to improve your skills and you don’t mind the inconsistent winnings that come with it, then poker tournaments will be a better option. If, on the other hand, you wish for something quick that will bring you consistent winnings, then cash games would be your way to go.

It’s hard to make a list of the best poker sites, so here’s what a site should have to be one of the best ones:

• Here at Natural8, we focus mostly on poker, providing our players with different variations of this classic table game. However, they aren’t the only games we offer. Among poker variants that you can engage in at Natural8, you can find:

• No-Limit Hold'em (NLH)

• Pot Limit Omaha (PLO)

• Short Deck (6+)

• Spin & Gold (S&G)

• All-In or Fold (AoF)

• Rush & Cash (R&C)

• Flip & Go (F&G)

• Battle Royale

Aside from those, we also have a handful of VIP and casino games available, as well as different online casino, live dealer, and slots games to suit anyone’s taste.

Although luck also plays an important role when it comes to poker, it’s a skill that is the most important. After all, the best poker players in the world didn’t reach that status just because they were lucky - they had the knowledge to do it.

Technically speaking, yes, you can make a living playing poker - especially if you’ve been part of the gambling world. However, poker can be unpredictable, and you might find yourself hitting a losing streak, which is why while it is possible to make a living playing poker, it would be a wise idea to not treat it as a job and a way to make your rent and more like a hobby.

Learning how to play poker is not difficult - with the right teacher, you should be able to learn how to play it within an hour. What is difficult is getting good at it and learning how to win, as poker strategies often involve mathematics and can be complex.

Yes, poker is considered to be a form of gambling.

It depends on what you enjoy the most and from what perspective you are looking at poker. If all you want is to have fun, then any of those will be great. If, on the other hand, you’re looking at poker as a means to make some money, then probably cash games are the best choice.

The main difference between the two is that in the fixed limit poker variety, the players can only bet or raise in fixed increments - hence the name. In no-limit poker, the players can bet any amount at any point in the game.

The best variation of poker to learn when you’re just starting your poker journey is probably No-Limit Texas Hold’em. Not only is it fairly easy to learn, but it also is one of the most popular forms of poker, meaning that whether you want to play it online or at an actual casino, you should have no problem finding one that offers it, contrary to some less common poker variations.

There are two ways in which you can play online poker - for free (e.g., when using a demo version of a game) or for real money. There usually isn’t a limit on how small a bet can be - often, you can bet for as little as one dollar - however, you might encounter a minimum deposit requirement. In terms of how high you can bet, a lot depends on the site and game you are playing - however, most limits reach dozens of thousands of dollars, so the chances that you will reach it are slim.

Poker bonuses are rewards that a person receives for signing up to play poker at a specific website. There are a few different types of poker bonuses, including a welcome bonus, also known as a sign-up bonus, that you receive after creating an account; a first deposit bonus, which you receive after you make your first deposit; and reload bonus, which you receive after the second deposit you make. One site can offer more than one type of poker bonus.

A poker loyalty program is a way to reward players at a certain poker room. A player would be given points every time they deposit and spend money at that poker room. Points can be exchanged for rewards. The players who reach a certain level in the poker loyalty program receive better bonuses and offers than those who haven’t reached it yet.