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Why is that even with the popularity of online poker, many are still staying away from online poker rooms? The challenge for online poker rooms therefore is to convert these non-believers into online poker room addicts.

To be able to do just that, first, we should analyze why live poker players are sticking with the old way of playing poker. One of their main concerns, statistics show, is the possibility of getting cheated. In online poker, collusion is easier, and thus more rampant. Your opponents can help each other out and crush you to the ground without you knowing it. They can tell each other what kind of hand they have through instant messaging. Fortunately, online poker rooms are becoming more careful and are more alert in catching the cheaters. They have software that would analyze player's patterns to help them detect possible cheaters.

Another reason is that not everyone is comfortable with computers. They feel that online poker is far more complicated. They get intimidated by the new technology. What online poker rooms should do is to make the system more user-friendly, complete with easy to understand instructions and guides for beginners.

Live poker players still choose not to play online poker because of their belief that it is more exciting to play face-to face with each other. The excitement is more felt in live poker games, you could actually feel the heat. Also, the look of amazement on your opponent's face is priceless when you put that royal flush down the table. Looking for bluffs is also one challenge in live poker because you have the privilege of spotting tells, which you cannot do in online poker. At the same time, bluffers find it challenging to cover their bluffs in live poker. Live poker players should always be cautious of their body language. This is one talent online poker players do not really master because they don't have much practice in doing so.

Not everyone, of course has stable and powerful internet connections, and this is one reason why many still stick to good old live poker. Online poker rooms should aim to minimize their system requirements, but without sacrificing the quality.

Nobody can force live poker players to try online poker. What online poker rooms can do is to attract them and deal with the issues these live poker players have with online poker. They can also mention the advantage of versatility in poker, and surely, these non-believers will soon follow.