Texas Holdem is an exciting poker game with a social flare in which players aim to win the pot by betting within five rounds. Mainstream televised tournaments have made Texas Holdem the most popular poker game today. In addition to being one of the easiest games to learn, it is perfect for players who have a passion for strategy.
Omaha, a variation of Texas Holdem, offers a much wider range of hand possibilities which escalates the excitement as well as the size of the pot. It is gaining international popularity as a game with more diversity.
In this game the betting, blinds, and postings are exactly the same as in Omaha. The difference comes at showdown. The pot is split between the holder of the highest hand, and the holder of the lowest hand, if the low qualifies. Two winning hands for each game make for a change in strategy and adds to the thrill of the game.
7 Card Stud, or Stud, is one of the oldest poker games centered around the concept of "If you wanna play you gotta pay" - players having to build the pot to play the hand. Stud continues to be a favorite for home tables around the world.
7 Card Stud Hi Lo follows the same pattern as Seven Card Stud with the difference coming at the showdown where the pot is split evenly between the holder of the highest hand and the lowest hand. A player can have both the low and high hand winning the whole pot. The difference in strategy is what makes Stud Hi Lo appealing to players today.
