Both online and live poker can be profitable,but they have different advantages. Online poker offers more hands per hour, lower rake,and access to softer games if you table-select wisely.
The ability to multi-table also increases win potential for skilled players.However,it’s more competitive,with stronger players and tracking software making edges slimmer. Live poker,on the other hand,tends to have softer games,since many casual players are just there for fun, but the hands per hour are much lower, and the costs (like tipping and travel) can eat into profits.
It varies per person. Some poker player play well on live poker they are good on physical bluffing and their presence alone can intimidate players to think that they have a strong hands.
Personally, I don’t dare to play against Phil Ivey in person lol
On the other hand, some poker player play behind the screen because it has less pressure while it’s just purely mathematical calculations in able to win the game.