The Best Poker Game For You
Despite being around for centuries, poker has never been more popular than it is right now. Thanks to exposure on TV and channels devoted specifically to it, the game continues to grow and players on the professional circuit have become celebrities. The game's popularity has crossed over into the everyday man's life, and many enjoy a good poker game at the casinos or at home. It is the most competitive of popular casino games, perhaps because you are not playing the house, but rather the opponents at the table.
The most popular version of the game currently is Texas Hold-Em, where you and your opponents are dealt just two cards, and you must make the best hand by using them with five community cards to make the best hand. The five cards are revealed through a series of deals known as the flop (where 3 cards are shown), the turn and the river. Between each of these rounds bets are made.
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.
Of course if you are on the move a lot, you can also look at downloading a version of playing cards for your cell phone, or PSP, Nintendo DS and iPad. There are some excellent options available on these portable devices, and it is a great way to keep in practice before playing the real thing.
The most popular version of the game currently is Texas Hold-Em, where you and your opponents are dealt just two cards, and you must make the best hand by using them with five community cards to make the best hand. The five cards are revealed through a series of deals known as the flop (where 3 cards are shown), the turn and the river. Between each of these rounds bets are made.
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.
Of course if you are on the move a lot, you can also look at downloading a version of playing cards for your cell phone, or PSP, Nintendo DS and iPad. There are some excellent options available on these portable devices, and it is a great way to keep in practice before playing the real thing.
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Straight Poker Supplies, based in Toronto, Ontario, specializes in high end and custom poker table and carries a range of poker set and accessories.
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