Poker Basics

Poker is the world's most popular card game and it's growing quickly.
Originally played on Mississippi riverboats, poker is a game of sharp wits, nerves, and common sense.
Some players make their living with math and odds. Other players are extremely good at reading people, being able to tell a bluff from a good hand.
The best players have all these skills. Internet poker is the most exciting new form of the game. Most people like the convenience of playing from their own home when they're not in Vegas.
It's also quite a bit cheaper than playing in regular poker rooms, which will take much more of your winnings in table fees and other expenses.
Internet poker is easy, fast, and has a variety of poker games to choose from: Texas Hold'em, 7-Card Stud, Omaha and others.

Texas Hold'em Short Description

Texas Hold'em , a game for between 2-10 players, is today among the most popular versions of Poker. The game has gained popularity, both in the US and abroad, due to its fast paced play and simple game rules. Texas Hold'em consists of 4 Betting Rounds . Throughout the game each player receives 2 facedown " Pocket Cards ". 5 face-up " Community Boardcards " are placed in the center of the Table, to be shared by all the players. Each player creates the highest valued Poker hand, using any combination of his/her 2 Pocket Cards and the 5 Community Boardcards.

Omaha Hi Short Description

Omaha Hi, a game for between 2-10 players, has gained popularity, both in the US and abroad, due to its fast paced play and relatively simple game rules. Omaha Hi consists of 4 Betting Rounds. Throughout the game each player receives 4 facedown "Pocket Cards". 5 face-up "Community Boardcards" are placed in the center of the Table, to be shared by all the players. Each player creates the highest valued Poker hand, using any 2 of his/her 4 Pocket Cards and any 3 of the 5 Community Boardcards.

Omaha Hi/Lo Short Description

Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better (Omaha Hi/Lo), a game for between 2-10 players, has gained popularity, both in the US and abroad, due to its highly challenging game play and many facetted game rules. Omaha Hi/Lo consists of 4 Betting Rounds. Throughout the game each player receives 4 facedown "Pocket Cards". 5 face-up "Community Boardcards" are placed in the center of the Table, to be shared by all the players. Each player creates the highest valued and/or lowest valued qualifying Poker hand, using any 2 of his/her 4 Pocket Cards and any 3 the 5 Community Boardcards.

Seven Card Stud Short Description

Seven Card Stud, a game for between 2-8 players, is today among the most popular versions of Poker. The game has gained popularity, both in the US and abroad, due to its classic Poker feel and simple game rules. Betting in Seven Card Stud consists of an initial Ante, preceded by 5 Betting Rounds. Throughout the game each player receives 3 facedown cards and 4 face up cards. Each player creates the highest valued Poker hand, using any combination of 5 of his/her 7 total cards.

Seven Card Hi/Lo Short Description

Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo, a game for between 2-8 players, is today among the most popular versions of Poker. The game has gained popularity, both in the US and abroad, due to its true Poker feel and highly challenging game play. Betting in Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo consists of an initial Ante, preceded by 5 Betting Rounds. Throughout the game each player receives 3 facedown cards and 4 face up cards. Each player creates the highest valued and/or lowest valued qualifying Poker hand(s), using any combination of 5 of his/her 7 total cards.

What is a Poker Tournament?

A "Tournament" is a contest in which all players begin with an equal amount of chips and continue to play until one player remains and wins all the chips. Blinds/antes are raised consistently throughout the tournament. For details of the blinds/antes uplevel structure, please check with poker room

What is a Sit and Go Tournament?
Sit & Go Tournaments usually take place on a single table and have a maximum of 10 players. Play begins as soon as all players are seated (seats are assigned randomly) and continues until the one winning player remains. Prizes are usually also awarded to the runners up.

What is a Multi Table Tournament?

Multi-Table Tournaments have many players spread across many tables, they have set starting times and players must register in advance in order to play. The closing time of registration for each tournament will be announced in the Lobby. All seat assignments are randomly drawn prior to the start of the tournament.

As play progresses and players are knocked out, the remaining players are moved to different tables in order to keep them full. Tables will break down from the highest numbered table to the lowest numbered tables. The transferring of players from one table to another (as a result of tables breaking down) is done in a completely random fashion. This process continues until only one player remains.

Who plays first?

Hold'em and Omaha tournaments begin by dealing every player one card. The Player who receives the highest card dealt will be the dealer at his/her table for the first round of the tournament. If two Players are dealt the same high card, the suit preference of spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs will determine who starts as the dealer.

How is the winner decided?

Tournaments will continue until one Player wins all the chips.

How are players eliminated?

Players are eliminated from Play when they lose all their chips.