What are the disadvantages of playing poker online?

[magnus2022]

Playing poker online have many disadvantages which includes the atmosphere of poker table is not available. Secondly, you can not be able to read players. Online poker don't give you that privilege to players . Another likely disadvantage is that you may be playing with bots but you are not aware. There may be technical glitches which may result in losses.
Can you include other likely disadvantages of online poker games

 

[Demon_skeith]

I would say internet connection, nothing sucks more than having a great streak/hand going on and then lose it all because you lost access.

 

[magnus2022]

I would say internet connection, nothing sucks more than having a great streak/hand going on and then lose it all because you lost access.

It is another way of been unlucky. The gods of gambling is out to ditch someone!

 

[lens]

Some other downsides of online poker are no social talk and need for a steady internet link. Tech problems and possible delay can also change game play

 

[Kross]

Some other downsides of online poker are no social talk and need for a steady internet link. Tech problems and possible delay can also change game play

That technical and network issues is a very big drawback of playing poker online. You probably have developed a strategy and a sudden network glitch causes the game to be disrupted. And before everything is back working again, you might have forgotten the strategy. It is happened to me several times playing poker online.

 

[Ace]

No live tells, so you're guessing more. Faster pace means tilt hits harder and you bleed money quicker. Tech issues freeze you out of hands. Also easier to play when tired or distracted, no dealer watching you. And honestly, online feels less social. Sitting alone in your room isn't quite the same as a live game.

 

[Bawse]

I would say internet connection, nothing sucks more than having a great streak/hand going on and then lose it all because you lost access.

I’ve had it happen before, and during big hands too. It would be especially painful in a cash game compared to a tournament. I’d probably go on full life tilt if I lost a significant amount because my Wi-Fi dropped.

I’d say the lack of live tells is a disadvantage in online poker, but it’s also an advantage for players who struggle to hide their emotions.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

One disadvantage people don’t mention enough is how online poker destroys your time without warning. You would say “just one quick game” and next thing it's 3am with dead battery and regret

 

[Nomad]

Internet connection is one of the major disadvantages of playing poker online, you need high speed internet connection without any interruptions. Online poker is comparatively fast, and if you are below average player, you will run into losing streak. This is another disadvantage.

 

[Maya]

The biggest downside of online poker is that the game are fast and you end up playing too many hands, tilt, or lose focus without realizing it. You also miss the social aspect and physical reads of live poker.