Play Online Poker - Some Essentials

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Poker is one of the most popular casino games and online poker is also no exception. The exciting game requires expertise- you should have a clear conception about the betting strategies. A proper game plan is essential to be an expert poker player. You have to know the rules and they must be practised again and again.

Step 1.

Know the rules: The player, who will have the highest ranking hand or card combination, will be the winner and given the entire prize pot. Before you start playing, remember this and take your place by the poker table.

Step 2.

Be aware of the cards hierarchy: The following card combinations can help you to win or at least confront the pot. They are given in a descending order -

  • Straight flush: In this case, 5 cards of the same suit are given in numerical order. If two players have a straight flush, the value is decided on the basis of the highest card in the hand.

  • Four of a kind: In this case, 4 cards in the hand have the same rank.

  • Full house: It includes all the 5 cards, with a pair of one rank and a 3 of another. The rank is determined by the 3 cards.

  • Flush: If all the 5 cards are of the same suit, the rank of the highest value card is taken.

  • Straight: All the 5 cards in order, despite their suit, serve as either top or low card.

  • Three of a kind: If 3 among the hand’s cards have the same rank, it is called three of a kind.

  • Two pair: It includes two pairs and the value is determined by the highest pair.

  • Pair: It is called pair if 2 of the hand’s cards have the same rank.

  • High card: It is the highest value card in the lowest possible hand.

Step 3.

  • Know the betting rules: In each round of poker, you have to choose any of the following 4 options -

  • Check: Stay in the game without betting.

  • Bet or Raise: Challenge the other contestants by betting higher than the preceding bet.

  • Call: Stay in the game by betting the same amount put by the previous player.

  • Fold: Leave the game by giving up the hand.


Step 4.

Locate a poker room: There are several poker rooms. But you have to hit upon the right one. You can even try out free games for your practice as well as to get acquainted with the software.


Step 5.

Sit down: Following real poker tables, you will find ‘sit down’ option. Similarly you will find ‘stand up’ option at the end.


Step 6.

Play poker: Try to go after the game variant, the number of cards to draw and to replace along with the betting order.


Step 7.

Depart in time: If you feel that you have won a substantial amount, leave the table. It would be a smart move to avoid chances of losing.


Follow the above-mentioned rules and be a professional in poker.

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