The Best Online Poker Game Options

by Simon M Skinner

Want to know what the big attractions for online poker enthusiasts are? Well, of course the chance to win big money is number one, but players love to play poker for the challenge and variety of games that are always provided. For sheer excitement and intensity there is nothing like poker at any casino, whether online or at Las Vegas.

It surprises most players to learn that there are over 100 different types of poker that are currently being played. Of these there are some that stand out as favorites of the public and these are the ones that draw the most crowds and pay the most out in winnings. In order to win you have to understand the rules and set ups for each of the types of poker that you want to play.

There are 5 top poker variations and they are:

Draw poker

Texas Hold'em

Lowball

Omaha Hold 'em

Lowball

Even many of these poker variations are broken down into smaller classes, including no limit, hi-lo, pot limit and limit varieties. Some of these give you a better advantage depending on your hole cards, while others throw a distinct advantage to you depending on where you are seated at the table. It is up to you to experiment and learn how to play.

Another great thing is that you can pretty much count on these top 5 poker variations to be found in every casino in the world. The same games that are being played in your neighbors house, the local casino, and the club can be found online. Texas Hold'em, 7 Card Stud, and Omaha Hold'em are the ones that generally feature the large tournaments.

Since all of the poker games will have different rules to follow, it is important to make sure that you are learning the ropes before sinking a lot of money into a game. Read the rules and think about what you would be best at and then play in the free online poker rooms for a while. Do not place any money down on a poker game until you have played enough of the free online poker games to have built up your confidence.