What Are Poker Prop Players?

Proposition players or commonly known as prop players are those who are paid by an online casino to start up new games. They are also tasked with keeping existing games going by promoting a friendly atmosphere in the online room. Although they are being paid by the house, prop players play with their own money. They have been known to be employed by several brick and mortar casinos and online casinos are becoming more and more known for copying this tactic.

Not all online casinos though employ prop players. Some even outright claim that they are not employing any props. If you want to learn more about prop players because you think you may have a shot at being one, you have to first understand that you will be playing with your own money. That means you will be risking your own hard earned money.

This means that if you lose, you end up having no bankroll and out of a job. You would then have to deposit money again to resume being a prop player. Also, you have to keep in mind that prop players are required to spend a certain number of hours playing online. If you want to maintain your freedom when it comes to playing whenever you want online, the being a prop player may not be the best move for you.

When it comes to choosing which room to play in, the player would have no choice as they would be directed by the house where to play. This means that if you are developing your game and you still have not perfected a strategy for all situations, you could end up losing a lot because you would sometimes be directed to a room where your game is at a disadvantage.

On the other hand, there are some perks to being a prop poker player. The most obvious is the fact that you are getting paid for what you would be doing anyway. Also, although you might be required to play a certain number of hours, you can almost always choose the time when to play so you can pick the most convenient time for you. You can also claim to have a second job while playing online. If you are a good player, you could end up getting more money than your winnings.

A common perception among many new players is that all props are skilled players so they are asking for the house to name their props. Not all props are good ones though and sometimes, they are at best decent players who were hired for their jovial nature to keep players entertained while playing.