PokerJoint offers the most popular forms of poker.
- Texas Hold'em is the easiest form of poker. The rules are simple and it provides you with good insight into the basics of poker.
- Omaha High are similar to Texas Hold'em, but you should have some experience in poker strategy.
- Omaha Hi/Lo is like Omaha but with a really cool twist.
- Seven Card Stud has the least in common with Texas Hold'em or Omaha. Requires the most concentration and awareness.
The basics of poker are simple. The object of the game is to win the pot - or the sum of money being wagered throughout the course of a game (minus the 'rake').
Winning is possible in the following ways:
- You have the best hand
- You bluff your opponent into thinking that you have the better cards and he folds.
Every poker game starts with some or all players putting a certain amount of money or chips into the pot. This initial obligatory bet, or fee, is called the “Ante” or “Blind”. An ante is when every player puts a fixed nominal percentage of the minimum stake into the pot - as is the case in Seven Card Stud.
Poker is an easy-to-learn game of friendly competition. Combined with a bit of thought, strategy and basic know-how, it can offer a great deal of fun and enjoyment while at the same time providing you with useful life training.
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