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Texas Holdem

Texas Holdem is, hands down, the most popular poker game in both land and online casinos. Suspenseful, dramatic and prone to large pots, Texas Holdem draws big crowds at the World Series of Poker and World Poker Tournaments.

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Omaha

A variation on Texas Holdem, Omaha Poker ups the ante by requiring
two of the initial four pocket cards dealt to be played. Fans of Omaha Poker love this twist because
it requires new strategies and presents new challenges.

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Omaha Hi-Lo

Omaha Hi-Lo is a Poker favorite wherein community cards can be used by each player to form both high and low hands. 

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Seven Card Stud

In Seven Card Stud two hole cards and one upcard
start the game, with fourth through sixth streets and a final hole card dealt
individually to each player.  Strategy
says play for high pairs and fold if you don't have a strong hand after fourth street.

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Five Card Stud

Five Card Stud is the original Stud Poker game and dates back to the American Civil War. One
hole card and one upcard, followed by three individually dealt upcards,
determine your hand. Play for Pairs and
High Cards to win the pot.

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Razz

Razz is a Stud Poker game that turns traditional poker
on its head. In Razz, players receive
cards as they do in 7 Card Stud but aim for the lowest hand. There is no high hand winner and only one
player takes the pot. Sound easy? Don't be too sure. It requires timing, control and well-executed
strategy.

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H.O.R.S.E

H.O.R.S.E. is not one Poker game, but a series
of Poker's most popular games played successively. Once the dealer button rounds the table, the
game changes, allowing players to try their hands at Texas Holdem, Omaha, Razz,
7 Card Stud and 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo.

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A to 5 Triple Draw

Ace to Five Triple Draw is a game of low hands in which players are dealt five cards and may discard none or all of them. Aces are always low and, unlike its sister game, Deuce to Seven, straights and flushes do not count against you. Though a fixed-limit game, the stakes are high in this game of skill, focus and lady luck.

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Draw Poker

If you're new to Poker, Draw Poker is the place to start. Five cards are dealt face down and players discard and receive replacements to build their best five card hand. Learn hand values and increase your betting know-how. Draw Poker allows players to learn hand values and refine their betting skills.

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Heads Up Poker

Attention thrillseekers! Do you crave intense, aggressive play with new hands dealt at lightning speed? Heads Up Poker may be for you. All Poker varieties can be played in the Heads Up style, wherein there is no raise limit and either of the two players at the table can raise until he goes all in, if desired.

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Kill Games

Kill Games are poker variations most often seen in Holdem and Omaha 8 limit games.  If you win two consecutive qualifying pots in Holdem or scoop a qualifying pot with high and low Omaha hands, the betting stakes are raised for the next hand.  Players who love risk and suspense will love Kill Games.

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Crazy Pineapple

Crazy Pineapple Poker is another Holdem variation.  Here, players receive three hole cards and must discard one of them after the flop.  It can be played limit, no-limit or pot-limit and is an action-packed, exciting poker game that offers Holdem fans an alternative means of playing their favorite game.

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