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With everyone playing online poker and with so many poker sites available to choose from, where does a beginner start? With so much choice and variety involved; choosing poker sites can be a very difficult decision. Making the wrong choice can cost a player money and potentially turn a player off from a wonderful pastime. Most people new to playing poker online make mistakes when choosing a quality poker site. People often sacrifice safety and customer service for what seem to be too good to true initial bonuses and 'guaranteed prizes'. Failing to research and ignoring to read the fine print often detract from what should be an enjoyable experience. Quality poker sites are recognizable based on several factors. So that any beginners reading this can avoid common mistakes, a list of important factors for choosing quality poker sites is listed below:

• What kind of security are poker sites offering? Is my financial information secure?
• All bonuses are not created equal. Many poker sites offer bonuses that look good but that are hard or impossible to redeem.
• Do the poker sites you are looking at offer the games you are looking for?
• Are your questions answered promptly and your concerns addressed?
• Can you find a level of play that is consistent with your playing style and experience?
• Not all poker sites take measures to protect your personal information. Are you safe?
• Some poker sites place heavy restrictions on payouts; look for poker sites that are willing to provide you with quick payouts.
• Look for quality in software, web pages, and security features as well as independent industry regulation links listed on poker sites

There are of course other factors involved when considering where you will play poker and most of these choices will be based on personal taste and an individual's comfort level. The guidelines and questions listed above definitely provide a solid starting point for those interested in finding quality poker sites.

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