I usually play with my friends at their houses, although I have tried it onlie before. I think I played at party poker, and it wasn't that fun. It was slow paced at times and you can't read tells (of course). Playing in person gives an all-around better feel to the game anyway. We've gotten the pot up to $100 before, all to one person...it's no WSOP, but a pretty good haul. Plus you can't beat the company and laughs of your pals...in short, forget online, and take the time to get a game together.
