Poker- The three most popular forms
Poker is a hot favorite with many people today and it can truthfully be said that this can be attributed to the numerous online Poker sites that allow players to log on and play at their convenience without the extra expense of travel, accommodation etc, associated with going to a casino resort or destination.
This popularity has resulted in a variety of ways in which the game can be played and we’re going to briefly summarize the three most played variations:
1. Texas Holdem: A deck of cards is used to distribute two hole cards, face down to each player and these are followed by five open community cards on the board. Players combine their hole with the cards on the board to come up with a winning five- card combination. The best hand claims the pot.
2. 7 card stud: In this game blind bets are substituted with compulsory bring-in and ante bets. The dealer then deals each player two cards which he places face down. This is followed by four cards dealt face up on the board and the final one dealt face down in the center. Just like in Texas holdem, players make use of all seven cards to come up with the best 5 card hand. The pot is won by the player whose hand out ranks others’.
3. H.O.R.S.E: This game incorporates a little bit of all the other types of poker games allowing players the opportunity to play a sort of all-in-one, thus taking the game to a more interesting and exciting level. The players start with Texas Holdem and then move on to Omaha when the blind is increased. That’s followed by a round of Razz succeeded by a game of Seven Card Stud. Omaha Hi Lo or 8 as it’s also known is what is played last.