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We have here listed the most common Poker games. For variety when playing at home, we have also compiled a long list of variations.

Texas Hold'em

Texas Hold'em is a "community card" game, meaning that some cards are dealt face-up in the middle of the table and shared by all the players. Each player has two down cards that are theirs alone, and combines them with the five community cards to make the best possible five-card hand. Most... More

Omaha (hi/lo)

Omaha is often played high/low, meaning that the highest and lowest hands split the pot. The low hand usually must "qualify" by being at least an 8-low (the largest card must be 8 or lower). You can use a different two cards to compete for the high and low portions of the pot, and the game is... More

5 Card Stud

All players place a small wager known as an 'ante'. The dealer deals each player two cards, one dealt face down, known as the 'hole' card and the other face up. The player with the lowest ranking up card must place the opening bet. Each player to the left of the player making the opening bet... More

7 Card Stud

Each player receives two cards face down and one card face up. The player with the low card opens the betting. Each player in turn must:a. Call b. Raise orc. Fold The player with the best hand opens the betting. Each player is then dealt 3 cards face up with a betting round following each... More

Poker Variations

Looking for a variation how to play Poker in your home? Well look no further... More

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Poker Tips

In Texas Hold'em, you can sometimes bluff-bet if the flop contains an ace. Your opponents will often fold in such a situation if they don't have any pairs or an open ended straight, because it's impossible for them to have any over cards when the flop contains an ace. Please note that this will only work if your opponents aren't too many or too loose.

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