Play Popular Poker Variations

The game of poker used to be synonymous with America's Wild West. However, today you're far more likely to find poker fans frequenting the internet than their local saloon. Online poker rooms have changed the way many people play poker and have encouraged several popular poker variations to be developed.

The most popular of the common poker variations is Texas Hold'em. The game requires players to produce a high five card poker hand to win and can be played in limit and no limit varieties. Omaha poker is similar to Texas Hold'em but stipulates that the final hand must consist of a specific card combination. Omaha Hi Low is a popular variation of the standard game in which players must make up both a high and low poker hand and the winners split the pot.

Games like 5 Card Stud and 7 Card Stud have also become popular, while Caribbean Stud continues to make its mark at online poker sites. The game of standard poker is usually not found at online casinos but is still a useful way of learning many of the more popular poker variations.

Most of these poker variations also feature in online tournaments, which attract thousands of poker fans each day. Texas Hold'em has been a firm tournament favorite for the last few years, with prize money and titles highly sought after. Prizes have also included entry into live poker tournaments along with accommodation and vacation expenses.