1. I’ve never played poker before. How should I get started?
The first step, obviously, is to learn the games. Therefore you need to go to our beginner’s classes and read. Then, when you feel you know the basic rules, you should practice at our tables by downloading our software and registering. You can download and register at the home page.


2. How long should it take me to learn before I can start playing?
It depends on your effort to learn, but basically you need to read the beginners section and familiarize yourself with the basic rules and ranking of hands. So, we are talking about a couple hours at the most.


3. How can I practice what I learned?
Download our free EmpirePoker Software from the link at the home page. Select a game by clicking the appropriate tab on the Software Lobby, choose a table, and click Join Table. Then take a seat and a registration form will appear on your screen. Fill out the registration form and you're all set. You'll literally be playing within minutes.


4. Which game should I start with?
Texas Hold’em is probably the game for you. The rules of Texas Hold’em can be easily and quickly learned. And, it’s the most popular poker game in the world today. The basic strategy for limit Hold’em is fairly simple and is covered in the beginner’s lessons section. After learning the basic strategy of limit, you can start to learn No limit holdem.


5. When should I move to advanced classes?
This is entirely up to you, but you should master the basics first before trying to grasp new concepts. If you try to do fancy moves at poker without really understanding the basics, chances are you will mess up more than if you just played without any concrete strategy. Practice the basics for at least a week before moving to the advanced classes.


6. Is this poker school for free?
Yes, completely free!


7. What do I do to begin playing?
Download our free EmpirePoker Software. Select a Game by clicking the appropriate tab on the Software Lobby, choose a table, and click Join Table. Then take a seat and a registration form will appear on your screen. Fill out the registration form and you're all set. You'll literally be playing within minutes


8. I play poker, but not online poker. What are the differences? Is it better?
Online poker differs from the classic poker for five main reasons. First, it’s always there. You don’t need to plan or find some players and tables to join. You just go to the Internet and play with thousands of real players from all around the world! The second reason is that it is much easier to win money. There are fewer sharks in the online pool and if you know what you are doing you can be the shark yourself! Furthermore, online poker is also much faster than classic poker. About twice as many hands are dealt per hour, allowing you to play more poker in less time. Online poker is also much ‘cheaper’ than classic poker. The rake is much lower and you don’t have to tip the dealer. Finally, online poker tends to have more variety than classic poker. If you go to your local casino, chances are they only have up to maybe ten tables. Since people play online poker from all around the world, many different poker games are played, and at a wide variety of limits.