{"id":2005,"date":"2024-07-08T10:55:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T09:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestbettingcasinos.com\/nz\/games\/poker\/"},"modified":"2024-07-08T10:55:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T09:55:44","slug":"poker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestbettingcasinos.com\/nz\/games\/poker\/","title":{"rendered":"Poker – how and where to play online poker?"},"content":{"rendered":"
One game that has been very popular for a long time is Poker. And still, a lot of people love to play Poker online, with friends or in the pub. The game of Poker is hard to learn, and it takes a long time to master. Although there are many versions of Poker, Texas Hold\u2019em is the most played by far. And although every version has its own rules, most of the basics stay the same.<\/p>\n
Poker is a game of chance but you can have a lot of effect on the outcome. During Poker you need to combine game knowledge and strong observations of your competitors in order to win. Psychology is very important during the game of Poker. For example; You will need to be able to read players and determine if they have a strong or bad hand. Depending on your reading skills you can decide if another player is bluffing or actually has a good hand.<\/p>\n
By combining odds and psychology you will be able to outplay other players and make a profit.<\/p>\n
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How to play Poker?<\/h2>\n
While playing Poker Texas Hold\u2019em you will be dealt two cards. You will need to combine these card with the cards on the table in order to make a strong hand. In the next paragraph I will explain which combinations you can make, and which are the best. The cards will be dealt on the table in the following order;<\/p>\n
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Flop<\/strong>; The dealer will draw three cards and put them on the table face side up.<\/li>\n
Turn<\/strong>; A fourth card will be drawn which you can use to improve your hand.<\/li>\n
River<\/strong>; A last card will be added to the table. This is the last card of this poker round.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Depending on the strength of your hand you can decide if you want to call a bet, raise a bet or to fold your hand. The players next to the dealer will need to make the first move. And the following players can decide their next move. A round of Poker ends when everybody folds (except the winner) or when the river has been drawn and everybody called the final bet. When someone wins because everybody folded its hand its not necessary to show the winning hand. When there are more hands left after the river all players can show there hands in order to see which players has the best combination. The winner of the Poker game takes the full pot. The pot will consist all bets and blinds.<\/p>\n
Card combinations – from low to high<\/h2>\n
While playing Poker you will need to make strong card combinations in order to win (or you can simply bluff). During each game there are 10 basic combinations which you can make with 5 cards. The better your combinations is, the stronger you are within the game and the better your chances are of winning.<\/p>\n
Poker combinations<\/h3>\n
While playing Poker we can define the following hands;<\/p>\n
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High Card<\/strong>: If you make none of the following 9 combinations you will only have a \u2018\u2019High Card\u2019\u2019 combination. When you have for example no pairs or other combinations you highest card will become your \u2018\u2019High Card\u2019\u2019. This can be called for example \u2018\u2019King High\u2019\u2019 or \u2018\u2019Ace High\u2019\u2019.<\/li>\n
One Pair<\/strong>: Match up two card of the same rank. Suits don\u2019t have to match. For example; Two 4\u2019s, one of hearts and one of diamonds.<\/li>\n
Two Pair<\/strong>: Make two pairs of the same rank. For example; Combine two 7\u2019s and two 10\u2019s. Suits don\u2019t have to match.<\/li>\n
Three of a Kind<\/strong>: Match up three card of the same rank. Suits don\u2019t have to match. For example; Three Jack\u2019s of hearts, diamonds and clubs.<\/li>\n
Straight<\/strong>: Collect five cards in the sequential rank. Suits don\u2019t have to match. For example; 3,4,5,6 and 7.<\/li>\n
Flush<\/strong>: Collect five card of the same suit. For example; 5 cards of hearts.<\/li>\n
Full House<\/strong>: Collect a three or a kind and a pair. For example; Three 7\u2019s and two 10\u2019s.<\/li>\n
Four of a Kind<\/strong>: Combine four cards of the same rank. Suits don\u2019t have to match. For example; Collect 4 Aces or 4 Kings.<\/li>\n
Straight Flush<\/strong>: Combine cards to make a straight of the same suit. For example; 7,8,9,10 and a Jack all hearts.<\/li>\n
Royal Flush<\/strong>: Make a straight of the highest cards all of the same suit. For example; 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace of Hearts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
When you both have a High Card the players with the highest card will win. The same count for pairs, three of a kinds or straights. For example; A straight Ace high beats a straight Jack high. The stronger your hand is, the better the chance is you win from your opponent. Because of this your hand will have a strong effect on whether you fold, call or raise. If you are not sure you know all combinations you can download and print a cheat sheet to have a full overview of all the combinations from lowest to highest. You will for example find one of the cheat sheets on this page<\/a>!<\/p>\n