Playing in a poker cardroom online takes, of course, knowledge of poker; and it also takes some knowledge of computers and the Internet.
The rules of online poker games are the same as if you were playing at a real table, but online wagering, anteing, folding, checking, and even chatting with other players is done with software.
Knowing how to navigate a poker cardroom online takes some practice, but fortunately most poker websites have tutorials and even online customer service agents to help you.
When you play in a poker cardroom online, you sit down at a virtual table, usually by means of an "avatar", which is simply a graphic representation of you.
Usually this will be something like a cartoon man or woman; sometimes you just see your name written out in front of your virtual chair.
Most of the poker software works so that when it is your turn to do something, you will be prompted by a pop-up screen.
You will be prompted to ante when it is time, and when the play comes around to you then you will be prompted to make a decision as to whether you will check, fold, bet, call, or raise.
Most poker software is extremely user friendly, so playing in a poker cardroom online takes very little time to get used to.
Once you've chosen the website where you will be playing in a poker cardroom online, be sure to check to see if they are offering any bonuses.
Most poker websites will offer different types of deposit bonuses at any given time, and many times you can even get a no-deposit bonus when you first register.
It can certainly help when you can play with the poker website's money as well as your own.