I don't like playing Live casino poker because it disturbs privacy. Even though we play with people in several countries and don't know us, I still feel awkward showing my face when playing. I prefer to play online poker because IMO playing anonymously is better.
That is the difference between playing gambling directly and online. Playing gambling directly has its own value because you can know the situation of every thing that happens there, for example, such as knowing the look on the face of someone with a good card. Things like that are in direct gambling. If you play online for privacy reasons, it might not hurt too. I personally love playing online gambling too.
We are indifferent appreciations towards gambling, and not all of us are prepared to play online games. As a gambler, we need to engage also in online gambling, this is also a way to learn and gain ideas base of what we've experienced.
Personally, with the hectic time I have, I preferred to be in online gambling as I don't have enough time to visit the casino.
It highly depends on where a gambler is most comfortable playing. Not just comfort actually, it also includes where one gets the most fun. I have to admit that sometimes gambling online is boring. You are all alone and there may be no one to talk to and laugh or smile with when you've made a successful all-in bluff for example.
But it all depends on the preference of the player. Although in terms of poker learning, it is best to gain it through a face-to-face poker game. Before I played an actual poker game, I have not seen my hand shake when placing the chips while calling or raising. In my first poker game with friends, I was surprised it did.