Poker Card games
There are several poker card games, which are played across the world. Here are basics of some of the more popular poker card games.
7-card Stud is a variation on poker played by three to five players. The dealer deals two cards down and one card up to each player. The first betting round starts with the highest hand showing or for the first round the high card. Then another card is dealt face up and another betting round follows. The rounds keep on till there are four face up cards dealt. The ranking of the hands are the same as regular poker. The best five-card hand is formed from the ones who have been dealt.
Holdem Poker is a combination of community cards and the use of blind bets. The main poker game from which all others are borne is Texas Holdem. Players must use two of their hole cards combined with three community cards to make their highest and lowest hands. Any two of the players four cards can be used for high, and any two can be used for low. Ace plays both high and low and there is a three-raise limit per round.
Omaha Hi-low allows you to split the pot with the lowest qualifying low hand. Players are required to use two of their hole cards combined with three community cards to make their highest and lowest hands. Any two of the players four cards can be used for high, and any two can be used for low.