Did I just make a stupid all in?

Originally Posted by mikeander

I live in the U.S(philly). I thought online poker is done in the U.S? The only way people can play online poker is outside of U.S If I'm missing something, let me know, because I wouldn't mind playing online for fun.

I live near Atlanta, GA. It was difficult playing online for much of the past year, so I basically took a year off. If it's "illegal" to play online, it's a misdemeanor, and the DOJ appears interested in targeting "commercial" poker, not individuals.

Some online poker rooms have begun to allow US players again. I got money onto Carbon poker easily last month, and I really like the Merge network. I'm currently at Black Chip, another Merge network poker room.

All that said, I'm not suggesting any US players put any money on any poker sites without understanding they are at risk for losing it all to DOJ whimsy.

I just registered for carbonpoker. My questions are, since this is the first time I ever play online poker, lol.

Is the $600 bonus real money or just for fun money? Can i withdraw the money and put it in my bank account? How does the bonus and real money work. I'm new at this. So far, it seems fun, the layout and such.

I'm assuming the bonus and where it says "play money" section is just for fake money right?"

Originally Posted by mikeander

I just registered for carbonpoker. My questions are, since this is the first time I ever play online poker, lol.

Is the $600 bonus real money or just for fun money? Can i withdraw the money and put it in my bank account? How does the bonus and real money work. I'm new at this. So far, it seems fun, the layout and such.

I'm assuming the bonus and where it says "play money" section is just for fake money right?"

OK, quick tutorial about how to use FTR. Go to the Beginner's Digest and start reading some articles.

Read this: Importance of Rakeback and Bonuses.

And this: Bankroll Management 101

And this, too: Spoon's rant "Bankroll Management for people with Balls"

You need rakeback, you need bonuses. I would NOT deposit until I had my Carbon account affiliated with a rakeback provider. Others can give suggestions about which ones are best.

You also need software, so look at PT3 free 60 day trial, or HEM2 free trial.

Don't start playing for real money, yet, take a couple of days to learn about online poker and how to maximize your profits at the micros.