Poker Tables-Hands per hour : Tables vary in the speed of the game. The higher limit games tend to play faster, both because players fold earlier and play more quickly. In general, a fast game is more fun to play at but can also indicate tougher competition.

Poker Tables-Percentage of players seeing the flop : This is a very useful measure. It tells you how loose or tight the game is. If only 20% of the players are seeing the flop, it means that in a 10-handed game the average flop is heads-up. Since some flops are multi-way, this means that many hands are finished even before the flop. This is a very tight game. In holdem, look for a game where at least 40% of players are seeing the flop. This indicates a weaker field of players. In omaha, you would like an even looser game.

Poker Tables-Average pot size : This statistic is an average over the most recent dozen or so hands. It gives you an idea of whether the game is quiet and tight without much raising (small pots) or loose and crazy with several maniacs (big pots). Most players prefer the games with large pots and the waiting list for these games tends to be longer. A game with large pots isn`t intrinsically better, but many players associate large pots with the unskilled play of beginners or wild gamblers.

Poker Table Game-Player names and bankrolls : When you single-click on a table in the lobby, most sites show you a list of players seated at the table. Once you have become familiar with some of the regulars at the site, you might recognize some of the names. This can help you decide whether the table looks like a good game or not. Even if you don`t know any of the players, seeing how many chips the players have on the table can also be helpful. Some people say that tables where most of the players have huge stacks are not very good games, because the professional players tend to buy in for larger amounts.

Poker Table Game-Playing multiple tables at a time :  One of the pleasures of internet poker is being able to play at more than one table at the same time. Once you get the hang of the game, most of your time is spent sitting around waiting for the other players to finish the current hand and get on to the next one.

Being in a second game means less waiting. Of course, it also means that from time to time you will be busy making poker decisions on two tables at the same time! This is a distraction that is sure to degrade the quality of your play somewhat, so be careful. Screen real estate is an issue. You don`t want the tables overlapping too much because there is a risk you`ll click the Raise button in one table when you meant to click it in another. Ouch! Your best choice is to use a large monitor that can display 1600x1200 pixels without making you go blind. This lets you display up to 4 tables without any overlap. An alternative is to use two separate flat-panel displays, each turned vertically and showing two tables.