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Basic Poker Facts and Rules
Poker is one of those quintessential casino games that have come to
epitomise card across the globe. Generally believed to have a history
that spans almost a 1,000 years, poker or card games that feature
hierarchical ranking have been perennial favourites among gamblers from
the Far East to Africa for most of recorded history.
Many historians believe that poker as we know it has its origins in
10th century China with a ranked card game believed to have been played
by the Chinese Emperor himself.
History indicates that 12th and 13th century Persia and Egypt gamblers
played similar games in As Nas and Ganjifa respectively. These games
were played with as many as 96 extremely elaborately decorated hardwood
or ivory wafers that served as cards.
Contemporary poker
games are believed to have originated from the 14th century Spanish
game Primero which employed a similar 3 card, ranked structure as is
common today. All of these games shared the basic principle of using a
card or symbol ranking system to dictate play and all employed the one
facet of poker that characterises the game best - the bluff!
Poker is a fairly simple game to learn
to play and although there are many different variations
of the game the principles remain the same. Most are played with a
standard 52 card deck and generally see hands of between 3 and 7 cards
dealt to each player by a house dealer or a designated player.
Conventional poker
games as they are played in most casinos are structured around a card
ranking system that sees either groups or numerical sequences
constructed using the card hierarchy. For example a five card hand
consisting of 2, 5, 2, J, 2 would allow for a grouping of 3 x 2 face
value cards. The ranking system would then dictate that that hand would
loose to a 3 x 4's group.
These groups can include similar value cards as demonstrated above,
sequences such as 10, J, Q, K, A or suite sequences such as 5 x diamond
or spade cards. Players also usually get to discard unwanted cards and
pick up others dependant on the game being played. There are many
different versions of poker
games and each may have several ways of being played
according to location.
The popular Asian poker variety Pai Gow for instance, utilises one 5
card and one 2 card hand and differs from conventional poker in that
players have to beat both the dealers hands using only high cards and
pairs. Other popular casino
poker games are 3 and 7 card stud, draw poker, Red Dog poker and Texas
Hold 'em. Any casino offering these games will have full sets of rules
available should you have any doubts about game specifics.
Which ever poker variety you enjoy you can be assured that you are
continuing a very long and colourful tradition each time you sit down
to play! Play in online
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| Gambling Informations |
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| Casino |
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A casino is
an interesting and
exciting place that offers you the chance to play many interesting
and fun games. There are many thrilling casino
games which
let you make good money while having fun.
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| Online
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You
can now play online casino
from a convenient and accessible place. There are many reliable and
credible sites that enable you to play casino games online. These
sites are verified and trustworthy.
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| Bingo |
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Bingo
is a very interesting and popular
casino game. It has been made easily convenient and accessible by
the internet. You can now play bingo online from
the comfort
of your own home.
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