To play online poker, you must first download the necessary software. This software is a small file that takes up little memory and shouldn’t take long to download, even on a slow connection. There are also no-download versions of poker games that you can play, but they don’t provide all the features of the download version.

Ignition Poker allows you to play anonymously, so that your opponents cannot track you. Besides, anonymous playing prevents you from exposing yourself to sharks in online poker pools. However, this option doesn’t let you use Heads-Up Displays, or other features that make it easier for your opponents to track you.

To attract new players, major online poker rooms offer different promotions and features. In addition, some online poker rooms hold satellite tournaments, where the winners earn entry to real-life poker tournaments. One example of this is the 2003 World Series of Poker, where Chris Moneymaker won an online satellite tournament and went on to win the main event. This upset the poker world, and the 2004 WSOP included more than three times the number of players than the 2003 edition. Four of the five players on the final table were winners of online poker tournaments.

Whether or not online poker will launch in Connecticut depends on shared liquidity. If shared liquidity is positive, this state could become a good market for new online poker sites. If big operators do decide to launch in CT, it could be a competitive market for players. However, if shared liquidity is low, this state will likely remain on the backburner.