A brief look into the fascinating world of poker!

Date: 23 January 2010
Author: Dylan Baxendale dylanbaxendale@themad4company.com
... bluffing an opponent can get them to fold their own hand!
Who says poker is not a game of skill?

Poker is played more than any other card game in the world! There are different versions of the game, the most popular version is Texas Hold'em.

We cannot say for sure when poker was first played. It is believed that a poker-like game was being played as early as 10 centuries ago! But it is more accepted, that the poker game that we all know and love today, was developed during the 19th century.

Poker is played with a hand of 5 cards in various formats with the players betting against each other by anticipating what hand their opponents have been dealt.

You place your bet according to the strength of your suit, but there are times if you are not holding a strong hand, where bluffing an opponent can get them to fold their own hand! This is where its not just luck working for you! The winner is the player with the strongest suit or all players folding, which ever comes first.

Check out some of our suggested top poker sites to try out the most popular card game on the planet.

Most poker sites will offer you tutorials and give you tips to polish up your skills. You will have access to play free games, a great way to assist you in learning the ropes! Then once you're feeling confident in your game, you can go on to to play for real money if you choose.

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