Are you visiting Jersey for a vacation, or perhaps you live there? Either way, you might want to start enjoying the fun of the poker tables. Either virtually with online poker or in a real casino. Thankfully, for Jersey residents and visitors alike, there are tons of options. Not all of them are in Atlantic City, either —although that is one of the more obvious options.
If you’re wondering why you might want to play poker in Jersey, let’s have a look. It’s a great way to meet real people and have fun while having the potential of winning a lot of cash. If you play in a poker tournament, you only have to pay the buy-in fee—so that’s all you can lose.
If you’re someone who’s worried about sitting down at the poker table, or firing up an online poker room and losing more than you can afford, you don’t have to worry about that sort of thing with a poker tournament. Simply pick one that has the entry fee you can afford and try your best to win. In a tournament like this, you’ll get a bigger prize the longer you last. The winner obviously takes the most, but even if you get into around the top ten percent you will still make a bit of money. But where can you play a tournament like this? Thankfully there are lots of options in New Jersey and beyond.
Atlantic City
One great thing about New Jersey is it’s a real haven for gamblers. That’s because of Atlantic City, one of the biggest tourist hotspots in the state. It’s like a mini Vegas, with tons of options for all sorts of visitors. And that means there’s plenty of poker options. Whether you want to sit down in a real money cash game, or try one of the tournaments we just mentioned—you’ll be able to find something in one of Atlantic City’s many poker rooms and casinos.
But that’s not all Atlantic City is good for. It’s great fun for all the family, which makes it a good destination if one or two of you want to gamble, and the rest want to enjoy themselves doing something else. There are some great theme parks, hundreds of top restaurants and dining options, as well as all the shopping you could want. Not only that but, Atlantic City puts on a number of great shows to attract visitors, just like Vegas does.
Online
You might remember the online poker boom of the mid-2000s. Sadly, legislation put an end to that and made it harder to sign up in much of America. However, things are changing. Gambling laws are loosening up and there are now some online casinos that you can enjoy while based in New Jersey. That means you can make the most of all the bonus offers and enter some massive tournaments without leaving your home.
Home games
If you don’t like either of those options, you could organize a home game between friends. It’s a great way to have fun without breaking the bank.