Poker is probably the most popular card game today.   Now considered an official “Game of Skill” poker has come out of people’s smoky basements or the dark lit rooms inside casinos and is now a televised sport.

Cities across the world host poker tournaments where winners walk away with thousands (or even millions!) and newfound fame.  More and more people are able to make poker into a profession, thanks also to the possibility to play online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You don’t have to be a professional to enjoy the game.  You can be a spectator, or easily start your “poker career” by playing in free tournaments and practice play tables at almost any online poker room.  Once you get the hang of it, you can play for small denominations against players from all across the globe!  (These websites have rules that dictate that all chat conversations between players must be in English to avoid cheating.)

There are many different variations of the game, the most popular being Texas Hold’em.  Other poker variations include Omaha Hi-Lo or Stud (7 card of 5 card.)  
It’s interesting to learn the different types and then pick the one that appeals to you the most.  Different online casino websites offer different kinds of games.  If you do choose to play poker online, make sure you choose a website that has lots of players online and great customer support.  Also, we recommend reading up on the rules offered on the company’s website and making sure that you participate in as many practice (play money) games as you can before starting to gamble with real money!