There are many games lumped under the term poker. Below is a list of some of the different games and a brief description of the rules of the game. There are several variations of these games and you can find the rules to them at one of the on line casinos or schools listed on my Casinos page.
Games
The game is almost the same as Texas Hold'em except instead of being dealt two hole cards each player receives four hole cards.
The first round of betting starts.
The dealer deals the flop.
The second round of betting.
The dealer deals the turn.
The third round of betting.
The dealer deals the river card.
Last round of betting.
Those still in the hand reveal their cards. The best hand is made up of two hole cards and three of the community cards.
The first round of betting starts.
The dealer deals the flop.
The second round of betting.
The dealer deals the turn.
The third round of betting.
The dealer deals the river card.
Last round of betting.
Those still in the hand reveal their cards. The best hand is made up of two hole cards and three of the community cards.
Can be played with blinds and/or ante.
Each player is dealt two cards hole cards (or Pocket Cards).
The first round of betting occurs. Starting from the player to the left of the dealer.
The dealer then deals the flop
Next round of betting begins.
The Dealer deals the turn (or "fourth street").
Next round of betting begins.
The dealer deals the river card.
Last round of betting.
The best 5 card combination wins the hand and the pot.
Each player is dealt two cards hole cards (or Pocket Cards).
The first round of betting occurs. Starting from the player to the left of the dealer.
The dealer then deals the flop
Next round of betting begins.
The Dealer deals the turn (or "fourth street").
Next round of betting begins.
The dealer deals the river card.
Last round of betting.
The best 5 card combination wins the hand and the pot.
Ante (ante will vary depending on table limits and house rules)
Three cards dealt to each player first two face down (hole cards, pocket cards) third face up (door card).
First round of betting. The player with the lowest card showing opens the betting (the bring in) with is either half or all of minimum bet for table depending on your hand. If there is a tie for lowest exposed cards. For the next rounds of betting the player with the best hand showing will open the betting.
The dealer deals the fourth card face up (fourth street).
Second round of betting.
The dealer deals the fifth card face up (fifth street).
Third round of betting.
The dealer deals the sixth card face up (sixth street).
Fourth round of betting.
The seventh card is dealt face down (the River).
Final round of betting.
The Showdown. The last person to either bet or raise will show their cards first. If there were no bets in the final round of betting the player with the best exposed hand will show their cards first. The players may use any five of the seven cards to make up the best possible hand.
Three cards dealt to each player first two face down (hole cards, pocket cards) third face up (door card).
First round of betting. The player with the lowest card showing opens the betting (the bring in) with is either half or all of minimum bet for table depending on your hand. If there is a tie for lowest exposed cards. For the next rounds of betting the player with the best hand showing will open the betting.
The dealer deals the fourth card face up (fourth street).
Second round of betting.
The dealer deals the fifth card face up (fifth street).
Third round of betting.
The dealer deals the sixth card face up (sixth street).
Fourth round of betting.
The seventh card is dealt face down (the River).
Final round of betting.
The Showdown. The last person to either bet or raise will show their cards first. If there were no bets in the final round of betting the player with the best exposed hand will show their cards first. The players may use any five of the seven cards to make up the best possible hand.
Hi/Lo (8 or Better)
Play proceeds the same way as in the regular 7-card Stud or Omaha game. In the Showdown the player with the best 5 card hand for high takes half of the pot. The player with the best 5 card hand for low takes the other half. The best low hand can not contain a card that is higher than 8. Flushes and straights are disregarded and aces count as low cards (a straight or flush could win both the high and the low hands) In the event that there is no low hand that qualifies, the player with the high hand wins the whole pot.
Play proceeds the same way as in the regular 7-card Stud or Omaha game. In the Showdown the player with the best 5 card hand for high takes half of the pot. The player with the best 5 card hand for low takes the other half. The best low hand can not contain a card that is higher than 8. Flushes and straights are disregarded and aces count as low cards (a straight or flush could win both the high and the low hands) In the event that there is no low hand that qualifies, the player with the high hand wins the whole pot.
Variations
The most popular games online are listed above, but there are several variations on them that are also featured on some of the online casinos.
Double Flop Texas Hold'em
This game is played exacltly the same way as Texas Hold'em with one major difference. As the name would suggest there are two flops. There are also two turns and two rivers. In short you have two boards to choose from when making the best five card hand. You may one use cards from one board you cant mix and match.
This game is played exacltly the same way as Texas Hold'em with one major difference. As the name would suggest there are two flops. There are also two turns and two rivers. In short you have two boards to choose from when making the best five card hand. You may one use cards from one board you cant mix and match.
Crazy Pineapple
Crazy Pineapple is a variation on Texas Hold'em. Instead of being dealt two hole cards you are dealt three cards. After the flop is dealt you must discard one of the three hole cards. From the discard the game proceeds like Texas Hold'em.
Crazy Pineapple is a variation on Texas Hold'em. Instead of being dealt two hole cards you are dealt three cards. After the flop is dealt you must discard one of the three hole cards. From the discard the game proceeds like Texas Hold'em.
Razz
Razz is a variation on 7-Card Stud. In razz there is an ante,
three cards are dealt first two down third one exposed just
like in 7-Card Stud. The player with the highest exposed card
must start the betting (the bring-in). After the bring in the
game proceeds just as 7-Card Stud, but the object of the
game is to come up with the best low hand. Flushes and
Straights are not counted and aces are always considered low. The best hand is A-2-3-4-5 (the wheel).
Razz is a variation on 7-Card Stud. In razz there is an ante,
three cards are dealt first two down third one exposed just
like in 7-Card Stud. The player with the highest exposed card
must start the betting (the bring-in). After the bring in the
game proceeds just as 7-Card Stud, but the object of the
game is to come up with the best low hand. Flushes and
Straights are not counted and aces are always considered low. The best hand is A-2-3-4-5 (the wheel).
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