A History of Online Poker

A poker game has a lot to offer to the online casino players around the world. First off, let’s not forget that it is considered to be one of the most sophisticated and complex online casino as well as land based casino games. When it comes to poker one can rarely just sit at a table – either virtual or factual and start playing and winning. The game has a very strict set of rules as well as a fascinating history.Poker originated in the saloons of the Wild West and has probably the more game variations than any other game. It is puts player against players and not just against the dealer like in Blackjack.  Poker involves a lot of psychology between the players during play.  Bluffing (pretending you have cards that you don't) is a key part of the game and you have to make people believe you in order to pull it off.Poker is played from a standard deck of 52 cards. Some variant games use multiple decks or add Jokers or Wild Cards. The cards are ranked in descending order starting from the highest; Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, Ace. Ace can be high or low. There are four suits; spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs, but no suit is higher than another. Each player is dealt five cards (called a hand). The hand highest in ranks wins. In some games there are Wild Cards or Jokers, which can be labeled whatever suit and rank the possessor wants to.