FAQ

1. General
What is poker?
Poker is a card game. There are a number of variations of poker including Texas Hold�em Poker, Omaha, 7-Card Stud, 5-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw.Poker is becoming increasingly popular, particularly in the growing number of online poker rooms now available, partly due to the televising of major poker tournaments such as the World Series of Poker.To find out more about poker, the different variations of the game and how to play them, visit our Poker pages.
What types of poker can I play on the internet?
Different internet poker sites offer different versions of poker. Most sites offer Texas Hold�em Poker, but you can also find sites offering Omaha, Omaha Hi Lo, 7-Card Stud, 5-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw amongst others. For more information about the different types of poker you can play and how to play the different variations of poker, visit our Poker pages.Once you have chosen the type of poker you want to play, you can then choose which type of game you want to play. Most sites offer free poker games or poker games for real money, and you can usually choose to play head-to-head poker games, multiplayer poker games or to play in poker tournaments.For more information about they types of poker offered by individual poker websites, visit our Reviews section.
Is it safe to play online poker for real money?
As long as you use a reputable internet poker room, it should be perfectly safe to gamble online. Most internet poker sites use secure servers when dealing with your account, so it is no less safe than using the internet for any other type of financial transaction.For more information about specific online poker rooms in order to help you choose a reputable one, visit our Poker and Reviews sections.
Which internet poker site should I choose?
You need to ensure that any online poker room you choose is reputable. Other than that, your choice will depend upon what versions of poker and what types of poker game you want to play, as different internet poker rooms offer different poker games.For more information about individual online poker rooms, visit our Reviews section.
2. Texas Hold’em
What is Texas Hold�em Poker?
Texas Hold�em Poker is the most popular type of poker game in casinos and on the internet, and is played in the Poker World Series. It is also the format most likely to be seen in television programmes. It is also a very easy game to learn.If you would like to learn more about how to play the game, visit our How To Play Texas Hold�em page?
What is the aim of Texas Hold�em Poker?
The aim of Texas Hold�em Poker is to build the strongest hand of five cards from the seven that have been dealt. The seven dealt cards consist of two cards dealt to the players and five �community cards�, which can be used by all players to form their hand.If you would like to learn more about how to play the game, visit our How To Play Texas Hold�em page?
Where can I learn how to play Texas Hold�em Poker?
Many internet poker rooms have information for beginners about Texas Hold�em Poker, and you can also buy books about how to play Texas Hold�em. However, if you are looking for an easy to understand beginner�s guide to how to play the game, visit our How To Play Texas Hold�em and Texas Hold�em Hints and Tips pages.
Where can I play online Texas Hold�em Poker?
Most online poker rooms offer Texas Hold�em Poker, but to find out more information, visit our Top Texas Hold�em Sites page.If you want to find out whether or not a specific online poker room offers Texas Hold�em Poker, or find out what other users think of the Texas Hold�em games offered by a particular poker website, visit our Reviews section.
3. Omaha
What is Omaha Poker?
Omaha Poker is a popular type of poker game in casinos and on the internet. Omaha Hi Lo is a slightly different version of the game, and a number of internet poker rooms offer both games.If you would like to learn more about how to play the game, visit our Omaha section?
What is the aim of Omaha Poker?
The aim of Omaha is to build the strongest hand of five cards from the nine that are dealt. The seven dealt cards consist of four cards dealt to the players and five �community cards�, which can be used by all players to form their hand.Omaha Hi Lo is another version of Omaha Poker, in which the aim is to form either the highest ranking or lowest ranking hand from the cards dealt.If you would like to learn more about how to play the game, why not visit our How To Play Omaha Poker page?
Where can I learn how to play Omaha Poker?
Many internet poker rooms have information for beginners about Omaha, and you can also buy books about how to play Omaha. However, if you are looking for an easy to understand beginner�s guide to how to play the game, visit our How To Play Omaha and Omaha Hints and Tips pages.
Where can I play online Omaha Poker?
Most online poker rooms offer Omaha, but to find out more information, visit our Top Omaha Sites page.If you want to find out whether or not a specific online poker room offers Omaha, or find out what other users think of the Omaha games offered by a particular poker website, visit our Reviews section.
4. 7 Card Stud Poker
What is 7 Card Stud Poker?
7 Card Stud Poker is a popular type of poker game in casinos and on the internet. It is a game of skill and strategy and is both fun and challenging.If you would like to learn more about how to play 7 Card Stud Poker, visit our How To Play 7 Card Stud Poker page?
What is the aim of 7 Card Stud Poker?
The aim of 7 Card Stud Poker is to build the strongest hand of five cards from the seven that are dealt. 7 Card Stud Hi Lo is another version of the Seven Card Stud Poker, in which the aim is to form either the highest ranking or lowest ranking hand from the cards dealt.If you would like to learn more about how to play the game, visit our How To Play 7 Card Stud Poker page?
Where can I learn 7 Card Stud Poker?
Many internet poker rooms have information for beginners about 7 Card Stud Poker, and you can also buy books about how to play poker. However, if you are looking for an easy to understand beginner�s guide to how to play the game, visit our How To Play 7 Card Stud Poker and 7 Card Stud Poker Hints and Tips pages.
Where can I play internet 7 Card Stud Poker?
A number of online poker rooms offer Seven Card Stud Poker, but to find out more information, visit our Top 7 Card Stud Poker Sites page.If you want to find out whether or not a specific online poker room offers Seven Card Stud Poker, or find out what other users think of the Seven Card Stud games offered by a particular poker website, visit our Reviews section.