Drawing – Here the players get to know the number of opportunities given to him for drawing cards from the deck. If for example they say –Two draws of 2 cards, this suggests that each player will be given 2 opportunities through out the game for drawing 2 new cards every time from the deck. But one must make sure that enough cards are available on the table to exercise this opportunity by the players.

– Wild cards give a better chance for playing in the game for a longer time. The Choice of picking any card and designating as wild can be done by the dealer.

Betting – Most of the poker games have 2 betting rounds. In the case of 2 draws in a game then we have 3 betting rounds.Bettings are more preferred since the players pay honestly the dues & no signs of bluffing can take place.

Pay for you draw – By using this feature, one can increase the pot & play low that helps in drawing games including the wild cards. Each player must pay for the card they would like draw from the deck.

STUD POKER - in this type of poker game, one plays with the cards where some have face up & some face down.

Typical Stud – Stud games are played with 5 or 7 cards.

Wild cards – If the dealer calls that the Kings are wild, then this means the player is dealing with a face-up of the King. One may also hear like this, Kings are wild in the hole.

High/Low-Mostly seen in all the Stud poker games. When a Player has a best hand at the table & the other player has a worst hand then the pot is split. This facility allows the players to stay & play longer. A player who wins the high and the low is called as a pig, wins the entire pot.

Lowball- Depending on the rules, sometimes the low hand wins.

New York Stud- Sometimes added to the Stud, giving an impression that an outside straight beats a pair losing to the two pair.

Canadian Stud- Similar to the New York stud, here the four-flush beats an outside straight. Four cards of a player belonging to same type of suit is called a Four-flush.

Spanish Stud – To include this variation in the game, 20 cards are removed & the game is played with only 32 cards. The cards that are removed will be Sixes, fives, fours, threes & twos. Only six people can play this game.

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Playing the Online game is better rather going to play live one. One gets more time and choices while playing online & it’s always available round the clock. One thing we must remember that even playing online, you will never face the same set of opponents. They keep changing all the time for each play & one must understand them through their moves and choices given during the online game.

One has to pay the taxes on any winning by playing poker. The Tax authorities monitor the winnings of the poker site. There are tournaments played at world class level where one earn as much like Chris moneymaker who won nearly $2500000 & did you all know how he had invested in the game, Just $40.That huge earnings had motivated & drawing lots of poker players to play world class tournaments.

Prize money in poker championships start from $1000 & increase gradually till the final level. Certain online poker games can be played free; once you get accustomed to the play the investment can be done.

The most prestigious and most attracted gaming competition in the world is the World Series of Poker that held in Las Vegas every year. More than 10,000 players participate in this competition. The winner of this competition is given lot of cash, prizes & of course considered the champion player in poker. The tournament takes an entry fee from the participants, the same which is distributed later as prize money. Video games based on this tournament are also available in the market.

In fact, these poker games available in video formats are the best way one can learn & train on the game. Its fun playing with them & at the same time teach you the strategies that can be applied during the game. Some software has the option of taking printouts of your play strategy too. Lot of free trials of these video games can be downloaded from the internet.

Poker game is not just a Man’s game, it’s been played by women in large numbers too. More & more women have been taken this game deeply because of the money or prizes it gives. Looking at their response, the all ladies women poker tournaments have been also launched & conducted every year

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Today, in major countries like the United Kingdom have regulated the play of online poker & have made it legal.

The question lies here is how do these online poker sites generate revenue. The answer is most of the money is collected from pots & this is usually termed as rake. Each online game has its own structure made for the rake. Few tournaments in poker games charge an entry free that may be 5 or 10% of the total cost for the tournament.

One must be aware & ensure the room or poker site where they are playing comes under their county jurisdiction or else it may turn out to be fraud later. Internet is full of fraud sites; one should make a review of the poker site before making the bets. Few online sites lure the players with good betting hands thus making the player put higher stakes. Keep away from such proposals or invitations. One can check or verify about the poker site by knowing if it’s certified with the Kahnawake gaming commission. Few reputed sites of course have well known Auditors like Pricewaterhouse coopers who periodically review their accounts.

Now, another loophole that may lead to fraud in online poker sites is cheating by a person who is an employee of the sites itself. He or she may act as a player & take advantage of the game without the knowledge of others. Such player’s with use of software gain access to view other player’s cards and then play higher stakes. Such methods lead to cheating. A single player acting as multiple players also accounts to cheating. The Poker sites should scan such fraud activities by checking the IP Addresses of the players.

One advantage playing online poker for the players is, getting more time to focus on the betting patterns & react to it. The online system makes the player get more comfort & adaptable since they need not feel tense or curious when playing physically with lots of players around them. The Top players in Online, master the game very soon.

There is no delay when any dealing or shuffling are done in Online games.

To increase the earning, few online players play more than 8 tables at ones. One can earn somewhere $4 to $30 per hour & may spend 8 to 9 hours daily.

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I have seen players fully drunk & playing the bets in those endless nights. In alcohol the player tends to put higher stakes without having the sense or control over him. The careless way of playing leads to loose the money quickly. So, never play in drunken state.

Most of us have seen in such games, to gain attention one boast of being the winner or creates a big show about his winning stories. Sure! Such acts of bluff works, but to a certain extent only. It’s better to play the game seriously rather taking it in a lighter or joking manner.

Do not pay attention or look what the other player has in the bet. Neither should one trust the words of a player who may tend to show honesty that he is not beating you. In a game like poker, one has to trust himself & just focus on the game & not on the comments or promises given by others.

Also, avoid playing the game when you are in an angry or depressed mood. At these times, the mind is un-steady & one takes hasty decisions without even bothering the outcomes. It’s always advisable to play the game in a relaxed or cool mood with nerves otherwise you never know who might take advantage of your situation at the table & lead you to losses.

Remember the rules of the game & keep your eyes constantly glued to the table. Figure out what is happening what is being mentioned there with attention to the calling or holding decisions.

People mostly play higher stakes in poker with a goal of winning a large sum in a single shot rather playing several games. Remember, patience & consistency always pays.You are not required to show anyone or like to prove yourself. It’s your money & the stakes played by you make the difference at the end of the day. Such foolish & short cut acts to play higher stakes for gaining profits will only lead your money down the drain.

People usually jump to the next table when they are on the winning spree. When you are making stakes at your table then stay there. Jumping into the big table for making large bets means you are playing with the big & wealthy sharks. They do not mind loosing the big money, being regular players of those tables but what about you.

Are you ready to sustain the losses & surrender the profits you might have earned at the lower table? Think about it.

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BLINDS AND ANTES

The structure of the betting differs from time to time.  Antes are often used but, in most cases, the game will commence with two people on the left of the dealer.  These people will present a pre-determined amount of money on the table to get things going.  This is called the posting of the blind.  The dealer will then shuffle the deck.  We begin with 52 cards.

THE DEAL

Each player will then be dealt what is called “hole cards” or “pocket cards.”  These cards are facing down on the table.   The betting now begins.  The player to the left of the “blind” players begins.  This is referred to as the “pre-flop.”  The type of game you are playing will determine not only the amount of the bet but also the betting structure.   The same things apply in Texas Hold’em as in any other type of poker game when it comes to the raise, the fold and the check.

THE BURN CARD

The “burn card” refers to the card that the dealer peels off the top of the deck at the end of the first round of betting.  This helps to avoid any cheating by players.  The next three cards are then turned over by the dealer.  These cards are visible to all players so that they can use them to make a poker hand.  At this point, round #2 of the betting begins with the player to left of the dealer.

THE SECOND BURN CARD

Another “burn card” is flipped by the dealer as well as an additional card.  This additional card is called the “turn card.”  All players can use this card to make up a five card poker hand.  The same player as before will begin round #3 of the betting.  At this point, the bet will double in size.

ENDGAME

The dealer will now introduce a third “burn card” and place it face up on the table.  This card is called “the river.”  Now players can use the cards in their pocket  or their five cards to create a five card poker hand.  The final round again begins with the same player to the left of the dealer.

REVEAL HANDS

Now the Texas Hold’em Poker Showdown begins.  Each player, beginning with the one to the left of the dealer, now reveal their hands.  The player with the best cards is declared the winner.  If you have players with equal hands, then they must share in the winnings.

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FREE is the key word here.  It is always great to get anything for free.  But when you can play free online poker you gain an added bonus.  This is a great stepping stone to the real thing.  Many people play it just to have some fun and fill some free time.  The process is very simple.  You find a free site and you click to the left and then type on the right side.  Now, it is at your fingertips whenever you want to play and test your skill.

Free online poker is a great training ground to build yourself up to a competitive level.  Many professionals started here themselves and have now mastered the game to the point where they are winning significant sums.  This is not to say that you will also accomplish this, but this is a great place to begin.  This will enable you to acquire sufficient practice at the game to make you competitive.

What do you need to acquire free online poker?  Well, obviously, a computer would be helpful.  Secondly, you will need online access (preferably with a high speed connection), and Windows 98 or higher.  The download time varies depending on your particular equipment but generally it will take around fifteen minutes or so.

Once you have downloaded everything that you need you will need to familiarize yourself with what you now have.  You will find that there are  several playing option features.  First, you can play in either public tables or private tables.  What does this mean?  Well, private tables means that you must first get permission or make a request to join the group at the table.  Now, you could develop your own private table.  Free online poker can also offer different types of games.  Some of these are Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, Texas Hold’em, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo and 5 Card Draw.  Being able to access these different games makes free online poker a very attractive possibility.

Keep in mind, however, you are not really going to win cash with free online poker.  It is more likely that you will see your winnings as some sort of gift like a t-shirt or something similar.  But it will give you the opportunity to sharpen your skills for the future.

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So what is the best way to engage safely in this practice?  Basically, it is best to know your limit.  Just as you play the one-armed bandits, don’t invest more than you have or more than you can afford to lose.  Since this game requires a lot of attention and thought, you don’t want to play gambling poker if you are drinking or if you are tired.  In either of these cases your attention and sharpness are less than acceptable.  To try and play poker under these conditions means that you are inviting disaster.

Once you have set a limit as to what you will gamble, stick to it.  If you are lucky enough to be a winner, then it is best to stop.  Don’t gamble away what you have won.  Granted, the urge to win more is always there.  But the likely hood of losing is more prevalent.  So, stop, if you are winning.  Take your winnings home and be happy.  Don’t put them at risk.

Once way to minimize your losses or to avoid losing your winnings is to know the betting system in the game that you are playing.  Now, if you are playing strictly for fun, then this information is not quite so critical.  You probably won’t be losing any money, if you are betting much at all.  But in any case, you should be familiar with the betting systems being used.

POSITIVE PROGRESSION BETTING SYSTEM

This system actually requires less capital when playing and it is usually used when someone is winning.  It is used as a method of increasing the bet.

NEGATIVE PROGRESSION BETTING SYSTEM

This, obviously, is the opposite of the Positive Progression Betting System and is used when the person is losing.  More money is required with this system and this system is generally used to end a losing streak.

INSURANCE BETTING SYSTEM

In the Insurance Betting System the amount of the bet is decreased when you win.  Generally this will follow a much higher bet earlier.

Know the rules of the game which you are playing.  Going into a game without this knowledge is irresponsible.  You cannot play your best game or expect good results if you don’t know the ins and outs of the game.  In addition, you must have a firm grip on the card combinations,  the values of each card and the betting limits.  This can be a very frustrating activity, so make sure that you are not using this game playing as a substitute for other work.

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So how does this compare to real poker where you are sitting across the table from someone?  Well, since you are playing online you are not seeing your opponent or anyone else at the table.  But then they are not seeing you either.  It is both an advantage and disadvantage.  You can’t see their reactions but they can’t see yours either.  Being that this is online poker, the rules are a little more strict.

Know the rules before you begin.  This will be of great benefit and make your game much more enjoyable.   Here are some tips to help you out on the free site:
• The highest hand is five of a kind. (if the use of a wildcard is part of the rules, then the  fifth card is a wildcard)
• The royal flush (cards of the same suit from ten, jack, queen, king, ace) is the hand you  want to beat.
• Straight Flush (consecutive value from two, three, four five six of spades) is the next   best possibility.

There are several hands you can have that are important according to their ranking.  These are:
• Four of a Kind (one value card of all different suits)
• Full House (three suit cards of one value and a pair)
• Flush (card hand if you have five cards of same suit)
• Straight ( different suits of consecutive rank)
• Three of a Kind (no pair to make full house)
• Two Pair (two sets of a pair)
• One Pair (one set of  a pair)
• High Card (ace, king, queen)

These free sites can give you a wealth of experience in learning how to play the game.  They will also give you the confidence to keep moving up to the more difficult levels as you become more proficient.

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Now, if you are not a big gambler, you may wonder what casino poler is.  You may have even played it in your own home and didn’t really realize it.  It is a game of skill.  The stakes are not particularly high and you compete against other players as opposed to competing against the house.  But keep in mind, that poker sometimes tends to be as much about luck as about knowledge.  The luck is fleeting but whatever knowledge you can accumulate will certainly sustain you.

There are several things that you may want to acquire to help you along.  Listed below are several things that you may want to consider:

• A Book of the Basics
• A “How to” video
• A Tutorial software program

All three of these things can help you to obtain the knowledge and skill to enter into a game of casino poker.  But perhaps the best thing you could acquire is a friend who may be a cardsharp.  This person is well versed in this game and can give you some “training” and tips on how to go about playing this game to your advantage.

If there is a casino in your area, they may offer some free casino poker lessons.  If they do, take full advantage of this opportunity.  This can only help you to succeed.  The way this works is that the games they play for training are played with non value chips.  They will more than likely begin with an overview of the game.  As you play, the person running the training will point out your mistakes.  In this way it will help you to not only learn, but to also gain some confidence.

As you begin, there are two types of poker games that you will be playing.  These are usually Seven- Card Stud and Limit Texas Hold’em Poker.  These are actually the beginning points for Casino Poker.  The bet limit is low so you should be able to handle it at $3.00-$6.00 per game.

Alright, you have gone through the training and you are feeling fairly confident with yourself.  Now you think it is time to try yourself in a game.  But the problem is that there isn’t a casino in your area.  Well, no big problem.  Casino Poker has entered the world of the internet.  There are numerous Casino Poker games online that you can try.  You will need your credit card, and be sure that you are of legal age before you begin.  Several sites that you could try are:

• Golden Palace Casino (goldenpalace.com)
• Poker Stars (pokerstars.com)
• Paradise Poker (paradisepoker.com)
• Party Poker (partypoker.com)

This is a skill game so don’t think that it only involves high stakes.  You need to be sharp and it will give you a real emotional rush when you are successful.  This is a great starting point if you are looking to get going in the poker world.

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In certain games, the use of a wild card entry like Joker is also allowed.

To know more on the Ranking, few details are shared here-

Five of a Kind, having this means it’s the highest ranked. More that one such five in one hand signals a win, like Five Kings beat Five Queens or Five Queens beat Five Jacks.

The best natural hand is called a Straight Flush that may present an order of 5 cards like 4-5-6-7-8 & all of them should belong to same type of suit. The highest natural hand is this sequence A-K-Q-J-T.

Another rank followed in Poker is four of a Kind; here all the four cards should be of the same rank. Sometimes with wild card entries, a poker game may come across 2 players having 4 cards of the same rank. In such cases, the hand having the highest card wins.

Using the wild cards in a game, we also get a Full House. In this, one should have an order like J-J-J-4-4.The Superiority of higher rank is judged by the order, like Q-Q-Q-A-A will beat Q-Q-Q-J-J.

We also come across another ranking like Flush, here all the 5 cards must belong to the same suit whether its spade or diamond or hearts.

Now when we have understood about the different ranking followed in Poker, the next part come is how to place the betting. Poker is a gambling game with players betting on the table where one gets three preferences-

Call, when you make the call, make sure you remember what you had betted in the previous time.

Raise, one should give a raise when it’s sure of matching on the bet done as for the last time during the call.

Fold, it’s like dropping the game where one need not put any money.

Apart from knowing the above betting rules & ranking, one will be frequently coming across such terms in the game like Betting round, Declare,Down,Exchange,High/low,In the Hole, perfect low,natural,Roll,rank,Rolling showdown, showdown,tap out, rotating bet,trump,up,bugs & tricks.

One should understand the meaning & importance of such terms before playing the game.

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