It is hard to start your poker journey alone, especially if your friends aren’t poker players or into the game. To avoid feeling alone you can join several groups available on the internet where you can get suggestions on your play, get your hand reviewed by pros, or just have fun conversations about bad beats. Here are 5 best places to talk poker on the internet.
1. Reddit—r/poker
Reddit’s r/poker is currently one of the most popular and active online poker communities, boasting over 308,000 members. The subreddit is open to all kinds of poker-related discussions—from strategy talk and hand reviews to news, opinions, and personal experiences.
It also hosts regular AMAs (Ask Me Anything) with professional players and industry insiders. For instance, Ty Stewart, Executive Director of the WSOP, recently participated in an AMA where he answered questions and took suggestions from the community.
Much more than sharing content, you can ask queries and get answers from several pros with experience. You can ask queries like “The best poker room in LV” to “What’s a poker player’s day-to-day routine.”
2. Discord Servers
Discord has become a powerful tool for poker players looking to connect more interactively. Unlike traditional forums, Discord allows for voice and video chats, making live study sessions, hand reviews, and real-time discussions with fellow players much more dynamic.
Most major poker training sites—like Jonathan Little’s Poker Coaching or Bencb’s Raise Your Edge—host dedicated Discord servers for their members. Many of these also offer free channels for beginners. These communities often allow direct interaction with professional players; for example, Bencb himself is known to chat actively on his server, bridging the gap between pros and amateurs.
3. TwoPlusTwo (2+2) Forum
Before Reddit took over, the 2+2 Forum was the go-to place for serious poker discussion. In its prime during the 2000s, it featured contributions from legends like Tom Dwan and Daniel Negreanu, and was known for its rich strategy discussions and hand analysis.
Although its activity declined following the “Black Friday” events of 2011, it still remains the largest dedicated poker forum online. Many long-time players continue to use 2+2, especially for archived discussions and deep dives into advanced strategies.
4. Facebook Groups
While Facebook isn’t the preferred platform for younger poker players, it still hosts many active poker groups. A simple search will bring up dozens of poker communities, ranging from global groups to regional or country-specific ones.
In countries like India, Facebook remains a popular platform for poker players, with some operators even using groups to run promotions, giveaways, and freerolls.
5. Quora
Quora can be useful for asking specific questions about poker rules, strategies, or player experiences. However, it’s not ideal for ongoing discussions or interactive learning like hand reviews or live sessions. Think of Quora as a supplementary tool for quick answers rather than a full-fledged poker community.
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