For a game that has been around for centuries, poker has of late had quite an upsurge in popularity. With professional tournaments broadcast live on TV, and channels devoted specifically to the poker game, it has never quite had the exposure it has of late. This has of course rubbed off onto the streets, and now you find more and more people playing the game, at the casinos and at home. Perhaps because you play opponents, rather than the house, it has always been one of the more competitive games in casinos.
The game of choice at the moment is the Texas Hold-Em variation, where each player is dealt just two cards. There are then five community cards dealt in a series of rounds. The first time three cards are dealt and it is known as the flop, the fourth card is called the turn and the final card, the river. Between each of these rounds players bet.
If you would prefer to not play at a casino, or don't live near one, there are may others to enjoy it as a pastime. Many people have a weekly card night, so you can either organize one with your friends, or find an existing game to join. In most cases these nights are more about the social interaction, and money is secondary to the evening. Matchsticks or toothpicks are often the currency of choice.
If you are interested in playing for money though, you can always look on the internet. There are many online casinos where poker is extremely popular. Many top professional today actually started their game this way, winning online first and gaining entry to the pro circuit. It normally involves downloading a relatively small software package, and you will need a credit card to deposit funds into an account.
Not every online poker game is about money though, and for many it is just the fun of playing against real opponents. You can find a lot of these games to download, and even on certain social network sites like facebook.
Apart from those focusing on on-line play, there are also some pretty good computer games where you can player. Some of these may include a whole host of other card or casino games with them, and if you just want to play a poker game for fun, they can be very entertaining.
It is of course not just computers that offer you playing options, you will find versions on all of the latest consoles like the Playstation 3, Wii or Xbox 360. Most of these also offer online multiplayer options, so if you do prefer to play against real live opponents, you can do it from the comfort of in front of your TV set. There are also a number of games like GTA or Red Dead Revolver, where as part of the story you can play poker. Many people have actually said they find themselves playing for hours and forgetting about the rest of the story.
If you are always on the run, you can download a playing cards or poker game for your cell phone or a handheld device like the iPad, Nintendo DS or PSP. There are some excellent ones out there, and it is a great way to fill those free moments you have whilst traveling or waiting outside an office.
The game of choice at the moment is the Texas Hold-Em variation, where each player is dealt just two cards. There are then five community cards dealt in a series of rounds. The first time three cards are dealt and it is known as the flop, the fourth card is called the turn and the final card, the river. Between each of these rounds players bet.
If you would prefer to not play at a casino, or don't live near one, there are may others to enjoy it as a pastime. Many people have a weekly card night, so you can either organize one with your friends, or find an existing game to join. In most cases these nights are more about the social interaction, and money is secondary to the evening. Matchsticks or toothpicks are often the currency of choice.
If you are interested in playing for money though, you can always look on the internet. There are many online casinos where poker is extremely popular. Many top professional today actually started their game this way, winning online first and gaining entry to the pro circuit. It normally involves downloading a relatively small software package, and you will need a credit card to deposit funds into an account.
Not every online poker game is about money though, and for many it is just the fun of playing against real opponents. You can find a lot of these games to download, and even on certain social network sites like facebook.
Apart from those focusing on on-line play, there are also some pretty good computer games where you can player. Some of these may include a whole host of other card or casino games with them, and if you just want to play a poker game for fun, they can be very entertaining.
It is of course not just computers that offer you playing options, you will find versions on all of the latest consoles like the Playstation 3, Wii or Xbox 360. Most of these also offer online multiplayer options, so if you do prefer to play against real live opponents, you can do it from the comfort of in front of your TV set. There are also a number of games like GTA or Red Dead Revolver, where as part of the story you can play poker. Many people have actually said they find themselves playing for hours and forgetting about the rest of the story.
If you are always on the run, you can download a playing cards or poker game for your cell phone or a handheld device like the iPad, Nintendo DS or PSP. There are some excellent ones out there, and it is a great way to fill those free moments you have whilst traveling or waiting outside an office.
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