Poker is an incredibly popular game and typically found in casinos across the world. There is a big poker league as well, and many famous actors enjoy competing with some becoming incredibly good. Video poker has made it easier for people to get in on the action, and it might be a great place to start if you’re learning the game. There are more variations of poker than you may imagine, and here are the top 13 different types of poker game.
- Texas Hold ’em
At one stage, Texas Hold ’em was the poker game of choice, but like everything, over time, it has changed, and newer games have been introduced. However, it remains incredibly popular, and it is a good version of poker to learn the rules and start your journey as a poker player. It may not be the easiest game in the world to learn, but once you get the hang of it, Texas Hold ’em is tremendous fun.
- Video Poker
Video poker has also made it easier for new players because one of the critical features of a poker table is the face. While video poker might mean that you can’t see other players’ faces, more experienced players can’t see you and therefore read your face. In addition, playing video poker is something you can do anywhere as long as you have a stable Internet connection.
- 7-Card Stud
In a 7-card stud, each player gets their hand, with some of the cards face down so other players cannot see them and some face-up. It is a more accessible version of poker to learn. However, from a strategic point of view, it is one of the trickier ones and players must learn how to pay attention to the cards you can see and therefore deduce what you can’t.
- 5-Card Draw
This is another great version of poker for those who are starting. It is pretty easy to play as each player is dealt five cards, and these remain face down so other players can’t see them. Interestingly, from an aesthetic point of view, it is often the version you will see used in films as it potentially gives the most traditional poker look.
- Razz
Razz is one of the ways you can play stud poker, and the aim is to get the lowest hand you possibly can. That means aces are counted as low, so the best possible hand to finish with would be ace, 2, 3, 4, 5. It is relatively easy to learn but a little bit harder than some games. To begin the game, each player is dealt two cards face down and then one face up.
- Pineapple
Pineapple is a variation of poker similar to Texas Hold ’em, but the variation comes in the number of whole cards. This is a top-rated game away from casinos and doesn’t tend to feature as much as a table game, but players at home enjoy it. It’s relatively easy to understand, especially if you are already adept at Hold ’em.
8.Short Deck
The short deck is one of the games of poker that is seen at tournaments, often televised, making it incredibly popular. There are only 36 cards in play as all of the twos, threes, fours, and fives are removed. It is also one of the most straightforward versions to learn, and again, if you have some experience of Texas Holdem, it will be a walk in the park.
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- Chinese Poker
To quickly get the hang of Chinese poker, you must understand how the poker hands rank. It was played at various events in the mid-1990s, but it was subsequently dropped. The game has a maximum of four players, but equally, two or three can successfully play.
- Badugi
This is an excellent game if you are already experienced in several different poker games; it is one of the most difficult to learn. Badugi is a newer form of poker and doesn’t follow the rules you will be used to. It is ranked by the hand, and the way the cards are dealt, you have no idea what your opponents might be holding.
- 5-Card Omaha
Five-card Omaha is another accessible version to learn; as you might expect, there are five cards dealt to each player, to begin with. A player must use 2 of the hole cards and three community cards to create the best possible hand.
- 2-7 Triple Draw
Typically, each player will be dealt five cards face down in this game so no other player can see them. This is considered a low-ball form of poker and offers three attempts to make the low winning hand.
- HORSE
HORSE is an acronym as it is a combination of five variations of the game. Holden, Omaha, Razz, Stud and Eight or Better.