Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Best Poker Game Variations

By Simon M Skinner

If you were asked what main driving force is for someone playing online poker is, you would not probably hesitate to answer that it is all about the money. Of course there is the challenge of the game and the variety of games that pull people in, but the big money is always a big driving force. For those seeking extreme excitement, poker is the way to go, whether you are in a casino or playing online.

Whether it may seem like it or not, there are over a hundred various types of poker games out there to play. But while there are over a hundred, only a handful stands out as the most popular. But before you get started you want to make sure that you are learning the rules for each so that you may have the best chance possible at winning.

Let?s break down the top 5 poker variations and look at them individually for a moment:

7 card stud poker

7 card stud poker

Lowball

Draw poker

Lowball

Of course, even these top five poker variations are broken down into smaller variations. There are no-limits, pot limit, hi-lo, and other limit varieties. Deciding which variation is the best for you will determine which variation is the best for you. It is all about experimentation at this point.

You can count on these poker games to be found at most of the casinos in the world. Online poker rooms follow suit and these variations are just as popular with virtual poker players. Every online room will have big tournaments that feature Texas Hold?em, Omaha Hold?em and 7 card Stud. These are the same kinds of games that you find being played at clubs in your community, at people?s homes, in the top casinos and also at big TV tournaments.

Since all of the poker games will have different rules to follow, it is important to make sure that you are learning the ropes before sinking a lot of money into a game. Read the rules and think about what you would be best at and then play in the free online poker rooms for a while. Do not place any money down on a poker game until you have played enough of the free online poker games to have built up your confidence. - 2361

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