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Guide to Playing Poker

Poker is a classic gambling game played with a standard deck of playing cards, the object being to arrange these cards together into sets commonly known as hands. A hand of poker is won by the player with the highest-ranking hand among the players who are still in the game at the end of the betting.

There are two major aspects to learning about poker; the first is the basics of the game, and the second is how to bet. In this section, you can find out everything you've ever wanted to know about poker, including its winning hands and how to bet, along with details on some of the many variations of games that are available to play, including stud poker, draw poker, flop poker, and even high-tech video poker.

Poker Betting Basics
The fundamentals of making poker bets.
Poker Hands
An in-depth look at all the different hands you might be dealt in poker, from a winning royal flush all the way down to a pair.
Casino Brag
Also known as Progressive or Three Card Poker, this poker variety is actually two games in one.
Draw Poker
The basic game from which many new poker games have been created.
Flop Poker
Also known as community card poker, this is the world's most popular variety of poker, and includes the game most often used in tournaments - Texas Hold'em.
Stud Poker
The basics and rules of play for stud poker, including the popular versions of Seven Card Stud and Casino Five Card Stud.
Video Poker
Everything you need to know about video poker strategy, with some tips and tricks designed to help maximise your winnings.