When you are going to play online poker you will need some stuff to do it properly or in a most efficient way. Some of them are not indispensable, but will be really useful and handy in some situations.
1)Computer: Obviously you need a computer to play online poker. As you are reading this article we assume you got one.
2)Internet access: To play online poker you will need internet access. Playing against the computer is boring and playing alone is utterly stupid.
3)Gaming software: You need online poker software installed in your computer in order to play at their site, some sites allow you to play poker without installing any software but the experience is not as good as their download counterparts.
4)A seat: This is the first optional element as you can play online poker while standing but it is quite uncomfortable so we recommend you to get a comfortable seat. Try to choose a very comfortable one as you can spend 4 or 5 hours with a little break every hour if you are playing tournaments.
5)Your cells and other phones at hand: It is really a pain to have to stand up while you are playing poker because somebody decided to call you. Ignoring the calls usually leads in more annoying calls, just keep all your phones near from you so you can answer or send your interlocutor to hell and keep playing. Another option is to switch them off.
6)Water or any other drink: You may become thirsty and need water. Prevent this by having a big bottle of water or any other non-alcoholic drink near you. Alcoholic beverages are not a good idea while you are playing poker because you will get drunk and lose your money.
7)Some snacks: If you get hungry the best you can do is to have some real food, but if you are playing poker you can not stop a tournament to cook so, having a bunch of snacks near you will do to make some time. Choose snacks which don’t dirty your hands with oil because you are going to use them in the meanwhile… and no, do not use your pants to clean your oily hands!!!!
8)Stress ball: Any stress ball or object you can squeeze to relieve bad beat stress. It is much more relaxing and less noisy to squeeze a rubber ball than hitting the table with your mouse or your hands.
9)A good light: Playing in low lights will cause you eye strain. Strained eyes start hurting and even though it won’t damage your eyes it is very annoying and sometimes painful. Keep a light at hand so you can turn it on from your seat.
10)A bottle with a wide neck: Sometimes you won’t be able to go to the WC and you need to do it in some place… a bottle with a wide neck (Aquarius type) will do the job. Keep it away from your drinking bottle to avoid disgusting errors.