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Online vs Offline Poker: Which is More Profitable?
The debate between online and offline poker has been a hot topic among players, with each side presenting compelling arguments. r3vbr posted that he prefers offline poker because it allows for better strategy improvement and player interaction.
Do it Right calculated that 12 players earned over $100,000 in online poker in 2010. However, chinz argued that many players mix limits and play on multiple sites, making the data from Poker Table Ratings incomplete. axxs noted that PokerStars and Full Tilt hold over 60% of the online poker market.
Gunner171 suggested that live poker, even with generous opponents, is less profitable per hour than online poker. Readzie calculated that the average number of hands per hour in live poker is around 26. OhioPlayersGang mentioned that the average number of hands per hour in live poker is close to 20. Shoulders highlighted the social aspect of live poker, noting the diverse range of people one can meet.
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