The four colored deck

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While online players benefit from four-color decks, live poker is rooted in tradition, making a full switch unlikely. However, offering it as an option in private games or experimental events could be interesting for those who find it helpful.
 
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As many have noted it's not needed live, but quite useful online, especially if you have extra tables going .
 
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I prefer a two-color deck - it's more natural and familiar to me: a four-color deck makes my eyes uncomfortable. Although, I remember a situation when I was minding my own business and playing at the same time. Flop 3 h cards, I see that I have A6h, I go all-in and lose...Looking closer, I realized that it was the ace of diamonds.😆
 
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I don't think the color of the cover is important, that depends on taste and comfort.
 
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I find a four colour deck easier to make out the card suits. Otherwise it can be confusing if two suits are of the same colour. Some sites don’t offer a 4 card colour deck, so that’s annoying.
 
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4 color online without a doubt. No need to risk misreading a hand thinking that the river gave me the nut flush only to bet a get knocked out because I had nothing. Live isn't as much an issue as typically it's easier when only playing that one game.
 
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I don't have a strong feeling either way. I am comfortable playing with either. That said, generally if given the option I will change the setting to 4-colour.
 
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When we play live we play with a two color deck; are you for two colored decks or against them in live poker. On the internet we have the option to play with four color decks, which helps me when I get tired. Is this an advantage or disadvantage in your eyes if live poker implemented four colored decks?
For me personally, the four-colour deck has no advantages and only one big disadvantage. I'm not used to playing with such cards, so I'll just be distracted. I love the classic deck and don't accept other variants.
 
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