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Poker is undoubtedly one of the most popular gambling games globally, being played as early as 1837 but with the start of the 21st century, it has become massively popular online in the internet era. Online poker sites catering to different variants on the classic are all the rage nowadays and are only becoming more popular. It seems that, in the 21st century, gamblers prefer to stay at home to play their games, rather than go to land-based casinos.
In the United States, the 2020s have been huge for the online gambling and betting industry, as the rise in popularity of online poker proves. This means that there are a lot of newcomers to online poker. For any newcomers to the world of iGaming, the following are just a few tips that you should bear in mind when playing poker online.
Choosing the Right Websites
Websites where you can play poker online are plentiful. Some require you to download software, and some just require you register. Whichever site you decide to choose; you need to set up a couple of ground rules before deciding. The first thing to investigate is, of course, the license that the company is functioning under. Many online casinos and online poker sites out there work unlicensed and unregulated. You should avoid these sites, as the lack of regulation can, and will, result in you having no legal ways to get your money back, should something go wrong with the website.
Apart from that, investigate the games that the site offers, and some online reviews that might shed light on how the company is run. A great resource is the website Time2play. Time2play offer advice for beginners and experts alike.
Look into the Different Variants
As any gambler worth his salt knows, poker is not really a game, but rather a type of game. There are countless poker variants in land-based casinos, and the same is true online. So, before you start, investigate the different poker variants which are available on the website of your choice. The following is a list of the most popular poker variants when it comes to casinos, both online and land based.
Texas hold ‘em
In the United States, Texas hold ‘em is the most popular variant of poker, by far. The variant is also one of the most popular globally, and hugely popular at online poker websites. Players are dealt two cards each, which they must match with several of the cards laid out on the table. The pairings are the ones standard to poker, with the difference being that the laid-out cards are used by every player at the table.
Video Poker
Similar in look and play style to a slot machine, video poker is based on the five-card draw style of the game. When it comes to online casinos, video poker is one of the more popular kinds of poker, as it is easy to implement it into a betting site. In many ways, it works just like online slots, with the player spinning the reel, and hoping for a good outcome.
Even among video poker, there are multiple different subgenres of the game. The most popular being Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild.
5-Card Draw
Another of the better-known poker variants, the 5-Card Draw sees each player dealt five cards. The players can then choose up to three cards to discard. The cards are then replaced with a new deal, and the game goes from there. Apart from that, the standard pairings of poker apply, with four aces being the strongest combo.
