Ever since online poker was first launched in the late 90s, it has been growing in popularity. Even through the dark days of Black Friday, when operators were shut down and many players lost their ability to play, people always remembered the fun and excitement of online poker.

In this list of online poker trends, we’ll talk about why this year will be one of the best ever. From live dealer poker to the intriguing possibilities of crypto poker, it’s going to be one heck of a party down on the virtual felt. But before we get into this year’s trends, let’s get one point cleared up:

Why Online Poker Blows Live Out of the Water

Online poker beats the Dickens out of live poker, and the contest isn’t even close, to be honest.

First, you don’t have to drive anywhere. There’s no need to travel for online poker. There’s no need to even roll out of bed! You can grab your phone or laptop and play whenever you like, wherever you like. Instead of traveling to card rooms or heading to a big casino (which can take hours), you’ve got a game right in the palm of your hand. You really can’t beat the convenience of online Ignition poker.

Second, you don’t have to worry about tells. When you’re playing in a live game, you give up information. In the way you sit, the places you look, how much energy you put into sending chips into the pot, how you breathe… it’s exhausting! And while you’re trying to either play statue or put on an act to manipulate other players, you also have to watch them to learn what they’re thinking. It’s a whole layer of activity you don’t have to think about at all when you’re playing online. Speed and size of bet are pretty much it.

Third, the convenience is off the charts. You can get in and out of a game in an instant. There’s no list to put your name on, there’s no waiting for a seat, and there’s no expectations about how long you’ll sit at a table. And the downtime can be HUGE at a live poker game.

Fourth, you can move money in and out easily. Carrying cash down to a casino is not a super fun experience. Online casinos, on the other hand, make it easy to move your money in and out with a few clicks, no matter how big your bankroll is.

Fifth, there are bonuses with online poker. We won’t even get into this, because the list is long enough already, but just know that online poker pays you to play in so many ways. There’s just no contest between the two.

Online Poker Trends that will continue unto 2024

Ever since online poker was first launched in the late 90s, it has been growing in popularity. Even through the dark days of Black Friday, when operators were shut down and many players lost their ability to play, people always remembered the fun and excitement of online poker.

In this list of online poker trends, we’ll talk about why this year will be one of the best ever. From live dealer poker to the intriguing possibilities of crypto poker, it’s going to be one heck of a party down on the virtual felt. But before we get into this year’s trends, let’s get one point cleared up:

Why Online Poker Blows Live Out of the Water

Online poker beats the Dickens out of live poker, and the contest isn’t even close, to be honest.

First, you don’t have to drive anywhere. There’s no need to travel for online poker. There’s no need to even roll out of bed! You can grab your phone or laptop and play whenever you like, wherever you like. Instead of traveling to card rooms or heading to a big casino (which can take hours), you’ve got a game right in the palm of your hand. You really can’t beat the convenience of online Ignition poker.

Second, you don’t have to worry about tells. When you’re playing in a live game, you give up information. In the way you sit, the places you look, how much energy you put into sending chips into the pot, how you breathe… it’s exhausting! And while you’re trying to either play statue or put on an act to manipulate other players, you also have to watch them to learn what they’re thinking. It’s a whole layer of activity you don’t have to think about at all when you’re playing online. Speed and size of bet are pretty much it.

Third, the convenience is off the charts. You can get in and out of a game in an instant. There’s no list to put your name on, there’s no waiting for a seat, and there’s no expectations about how long you’ll sit at a table. And the downtime can be HUGE at a live poker game.

Fourth, you can move money in and out easily. Carrying cash down to a casino is not a super fun experience. Online casinos, on the other hand, make it easy to move your money in and out with a few clicks, no matter how big your bankroll is.

Fifth, there are promotions with online poker. We won’t even get into this, because the list is long enough already, but just know that online poker pays you to play in so many ways. There’s just no contest between the two.

Online Poker Trends that will continue unto 2024

Live dealer. Love the convenience of online poker but miss the live experience? Live dealer poker may be coming to an online casino near you! Thus far, live dealer action has been limited to blackjack and table games, but live dealer online poker could be an amazing addition to your poker game choices. Keep an eye out for any announcements!

Crypto poker. Ignition poker has long been a place where cryptocurrency is welcome. This year, watch for any increases to our crypto offerings or capabilities. Traditional credit card payments will always be a part of our offerings, but 2022 is going to be another huge year for crypto poker. If you want to play poker with your crypto funds, you can do it here, and we’re constantly trying to “up” our crypto game to remain a leader in the space.

Virtual reality. VR is another way to bring the feel of live poker to the online experience. If you miss handling cards and chips, virtual poker could scratch that itch. It could be a little challenging to get the hang of things at first, but once you get it down, your whole poker night could rapidly change.

Mobile poker. We don’t want you tied down, no matter what. That’s why we’re always working on ways to make mobile poker even better. This year will be another continuation of Ignition’s commitment to make mobile poker fast to play and easy to use. The goal is for mobile players to get the same feel for the game as someone with a full poker rig, and we work tirelessly to ensure that it happens for all Ignition fans playing from the small screen.

Poker live streams. Ignition’s pros and streamers are taking online poker in a far more interactive direction for 2022. Learning poker from the pros has never been this personal! Ride along with Crazy Sixes and all the other Ignition partners, especially when they stream on Twitch!

Best Equipment for Your Home Poker Battle station

An understanding of online poker trends 2022 would be incomplete without a quick rundown of all the essential gear for your home battle station.

  • Dual monitors – the bigger, the better. This is especially important if you’re multi-tabling!
  • RAM – opt for 16 or even 32 GB for blazing fast performance
  • SSD – same deal. By adding an SSD to your rig, you’re getting max speeds and minimizing lags and delays.
  • Gaming keyboard and mouse – don’t go for standard. Grab something decent to ensure that when you make a click, it’s effortless and always right on target.
  • Comfy gaming chair – the days of cheapo falling-apart computer chairs are in the past. Get a proper throne if you want to become a king or queen. That Secretlab Titan Evo is looking mighty fine…

Fun Facts About Poker

  • Online casino and poker gaming is growing over 100% annually!
  • This might surprise you, but online poker is most popular in America! Other more populous nations like India and China are not topping the list, while countries like Brazil and Indonesia actually are quite close to the top.
  • Over 57% of gamblers online are women!
  • A million dollar buy in tournament was once held at the Rio. Antonio Esfandiari won more than $18M by taking the top spot.
  • Poker wasn’t first televised in the ESPN era with Chris Moneymaker, it was first put on TV in 1973 by CBS!
  • The first online poker game was played in 1998 at a site called “Planet Poker.”
  • Did you know you can qualify for the World Series of Poker online?
  • In 2021, the WSOP Main Event was won by Koray Aldemir, who took home $8M from the final table.

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