As the popularity of playing poker became a global phenomenon in recent years, more and more people turned to playing poker on the Internet. And although millions of people got involved in the popular pastime, there are still some out there who haven't tried playing poker Online. If you're one of those people, getting started can be quite confusing.

There are so many different poker rooms Online, it can be quite difficult figuring out where to play. So, if you think Party Poker - http://www.PokerInfoSource.com/Go/Party-Poker is the right poker room for you Online, here is some more information to help you make your decision.

Party Poker is the best known part of an Online gaming company called PartyGaming Plc, which has become the largest and best known Online poker brand since its launch in 1997. Its main headquarters are in Gibraltar and it is listed on the London Stock Exchange as a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Party Poker itself was launched in 2001 and although most of its consumers are U.S. consumers, it is headed in Gibraltar because of legal constraints of Online gambling in the United States. Since the launch, Party Poker is the largest Online poker card room. At peak times, over 100,000 players can be found wagering at Party Poker tables.

Here are some of the immediate benefits of Party Poker:

- It is free to download and play
- It is quick and easy to install
- It is listed on the London Stock Exchange
- It is licensed and regulated
- It offers fast cash outs
- And the site is committed to responsible gaming of persons 18 years of age and older

At Party Poker, you can play Texas Hold'em - both no limit and fixed limit, Omaha and Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo. And, whether you're interested in spending money or not, this Web site can accommodate. It offers both real money and play money games, including a bad beat jackpot with over $600,000 American.

While you may be able to make some extra cash at Party Poker tables, the Web site takes a percentage of each ring game pot above $5. This is called the rake. It also takes 10 per cent of all entry fees for all real money tournaments.

The tournaments offered by Party Poker are numerous and lucrative. At times, more than 10,000 people can be winning and losing in a single tournament. Both single and multi table tournaments are available, and tournaments can begin at scheduled times and can also occur spontaneously.

If you'd like to try a Texas Hold'em tournament without the risk, you can participate in play money tournaments, although these are generally single table events.

So, if you're interested in getting into playing poker Online, Party Poker might just be the site for you.