There are a lot of apps out there for people to start making their own clubs, with more people becoming restless due to the stay at home or order, lockdown, or enhances quarantine. More and more people are wondering if they should start making a club or becoming an agent. here a quick tip for people.
Poker Apps for homebase games
there are a lot of apps that operate base on this model. the biggest one in some parts of Asia is PP poker. Upoker has slowly gained momentum and there are Poker Bros and KK poker.
The system is simple, the developer creates apps that are basically for poker but it is supposedly a free game. clubs operate in this scenario. To start a club you would need to buy example diamonds which can be converted to chips.
The app developers take no responsibility for the cash game that people run. in a sense, it is like running an underground poker room.
Here are a few guide for people who wants to build a club.
The competition is fierce
A lot of clubs are already established. they have been there for years. they have many players and have great promotions. to enter this late in the game will not be easy.
As you are dealing with real money. trust must be established between club owners and players.
Hence, in the beginning, you need to have many friends or followers that would agree to play on your club. there are 100 clubs out there who are also in Unions which makes their pool big.
and most of these players may be playing in other clubs. convincing them to join a new club will be difficult.
Before you start a club we advise is to make a list first of people who you believe will join you and ask them if they will join.
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Big clubs have big promotions
As they have already established their own clubs. their promotions are massive. Pinoy donk which is one of the biggest Union in the Philippines has daily tournaments and rakeback deals.
They are holding 150k GTD tournaments for only 600 PHP Monday-Thursday for only 300 PHP.
If you are looking for a more international market. Upoker has a club base in Malaysia but caters to the Philippines market. just click the image to know more.
Promotion for club apps are many and have reputable owners. holding a tournament below 1k USD tournament for even for 1 USD. players may not be enticed. to increase the guarantee would mean the club owner must take the risk.
The better option is creating clubs and joining unions. but to join unions there are certain criteria or conditions.
One of the things you also have to consider that maintaining cash games is not that easy.
Poker is a game where players are playing against players. it also means you need a minimum set amount of players to start the game. although many people are stuck at home. it does not mean they are and will play at the same hour.
A club normally now employs house players to fill in the table. which to some players may not be fair. house players can work with each other. there are also bots.
bots are programs that run like a house player. but they are not free as well.
There are other factors like credits. forming a club is not the easiest.
The Tip
Forming a club and one day believing it will grow big is not a bad idea. however, treat it as a business. you would need to invest time and money to make it work. it will not be an easy ride to becoming rich. We are being realistic.
The rake of poker is not that big. when you add that you are giving rakebacks to players. the amount of money your earning might not be profitable.
However, if a player still wants to do the business. the best advice is to start with as an agent with a good club or union. you can easily negotiate with the owners if they are willing to help you out and later form a club.
Agents
Right now, it is actually advisable to become an agent than forming a club. a lot of poker sites like J88, GG poker, and Natural 8 are launching massive promotions. Natural 8 which is part of the GG network will hold an official WSOP super circuit. Although Philippine players are not allowed however players can use VPN.
J88 Poker is open for Filipino players and is holding good events. poker sites are competing. We can help players who wants to be agents with Natural 8 or J88.
Just remaining as a Player
IF you believe you are a good poker player. then maintaining to be just a poker player is the best advice. Playing poker alone is time-consuming and mentally draining. to add that you have to take care of players will be difficult.
In one scenario which has to happen every often. A player is in the middle of a poker game, be it live or online and one of his players is having problems. As the agent is the one who is responsible. it can ruin your game.
There is just a lot of exciting things happening now on the online poker scene. there are too many promotions and tournaments that players can maximize.
We are not dissuading players from forming their own clubs or being an agent. we are giving a realistic view of what the whole ecosystem in order for players to be guided accordingly.
We encourage players to follow their dreams.
Stay safe poker playas and hope to see you soon!
