Crash Course in Zoom Poker Strategy
Chances are you’ve seen the Zoom Poker beta in the PokerStars lobby.
Below is a guide to getting started in Zoom Poker including some background information and basic strategy tips.
Follow these guidelines and you’ll be putting in Isildur1-style volume in no time!
What is Zoom Poker?Zoom Poker is a high-action online poker variant similar to the old Rush Poker on Full Tilt Poker.
The basic premise is simple: fold your hand and immediately get a new one at a new table with new players. If you hit the fast-fold button, you can even fold before the action is on you and get reseated even quicker.
It’s essentially poker for adrenaline junkies as the action never stops.
If you’ve ever 8-tabled online poker or played multi-tasking video games like Starcraft there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy the speed of Zoom Poker.
Right now Zoom Poker is offered in No-Limit Hold’em, card cheating, Pot-Limit Omaha and Five-Card Draw and at up to four tables per player.
What’s Good About Zoom Poker (Hint: Volume)
Zoom Poker is a godsend for any ADD-riddled poker player who simply needs more action.
It’s also very good for generating massive amounts of frequent player points and for players trying to reach SuperNova status. For those who don’t know, PokerStars has a very lucrative VIP program with prizes, cashback and more.
You can triple or even quadruple the amount of hands you can play in an hour quite easily with Zoom Poker. That means that even if you’re breaking even you might be earning cash in the form of some serious FPPs.
Downside of course is you’re paying more in rake, but if you're a solid player you should be making it up in FPPs.
