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Poker - Online and Off
Poker has long been a popular game for both home games and at casinos. In recent years online poker has become increasingly popular. With poker now common on TV with shows like the World Poker Tour, even more people are becoming interested in the game.
There are many different varieties of poker played online and off, all with different set of rules. We have pages explaining the rules of the most common forms of poker on our site:
However, one thing that remains constant no matter poker game you play is the ranking of the different poker hands.
Playing Poker Online
Every year more and more people are playing poker online. It can be a great way to learn and practice the game. You can even enter satellite tournaments where you can win entry to the World Poker Tour and World Series of Poker events you see on TV.
Use our poker software review section to find the best places to play online. Most offer free play, as well as real money options and thus make great practice aides for beginners and experts alike.
Home Poker Games
Wednesday night home games (or Thursday, Friday, Saturday, etc) are becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. We have all the resources and tips you need to make it a great night. Start with our poker home games page, and then come back for more. Whether you are looking for a new set of poker chips, a poker table top, or need advice on how to set up a small tournament at home, we have the information you need.
Poker Definitions
Stud PokerThere are many varieties of Stud Poker. In stud poker players receive a mixture of face down and face up cards with only part of the cards dealt at the beginning of the game. The remaining cards are dealt with subsequent rounds of betting. Often in Stud Poker the order of betting changes from round to round - the player with the highest face up hand betting first.
Draw PokerVarieties of Draw Poker involve players being dealt a number of cards face down (five being most common). Players then begin betting. Once the first round of betting is complete, players can choose to discard cards and replace with new cards from the remainder of the deck.
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