The Most Popular Online Poker Variations

The online poker world is growing at a rapid pace. All over the world poker enthusiasts are realizing that they can play their favorite poker games online and are getting involved. There is a huge variety of online poker variations, so you are sure to find your favorite game. The most popular of these online poker variations include Texas Holdem, Omaha and Five Card Draw.

Texas Holdem is the most popular variation of poker. This game is played over a series of four betting rounds. As these rounds progress players receive two private, personal cards, which only they can see. The players’ objective is to create the best 5-card hand using these two private cards as well as five public community cards that are placed face-up on the table. The player to achieve the best hand is the winner.

Omaha is a slight variation on the game of Texas Holdem. The difference is that in Omaha each player receives four private cards and their five-card hands must be made up of two private and three community cards.

Five Card Draw is the oldest of these online poker variations. This game includes only private cards. Each player receives five cards and they may choose to discard and redraw cards in order to obtain the best hand possible in order to win the game.

These are not the only online poker variations. You can also play a number of other poker games from Seven Card Stud and Caribbean Stud poker to video poker, Three Card poker and more.

 

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