There are various online poker games to choose from, some more easy to understand than others. Here we list some of the most popular online poker games: 

Texas Holdem 

Texas Holdem is by far the most popular form of poker, and is played all around the world both online and in casinos. Texas Holdem poker can be played by as little as two players, and as much as 10 players. The game is so popular due to its fast pace and simple to understand rules. Texas Holdem poker consists of four betting rounds. Each player receives two cards face down and five community cards face up. The aim of the game is get the highest five-card poker hand at the end of each round. The player with the highest hand then wins the pot. 

Omaha 

Omaha Hi is a variation of Holdem and is fast becoming a popular poker game. Like Texas Holdem, this game can be played with as few as two players, and as many as 10. Omaha consists of four betting rounds. Each player is dealt four cards face down and five community cards dealt face up. The five community cards are for all players to share. The goal is for each player to make the best possible five-card poker hand. 

A variant of Omaha Hi is Omaha 8, or Omaha Hi-Lo. Omaha 8 is similar in structure as Omaha Hi, except that instead of making only the best high five-card poker hand, players can also aim to make the best low five-card poker hand as well. 

Seven Card Stud 

Seven Card Stud is another form of poker, and can be played between two to eight players. The betting process consists of an initial Ante, followed by five betting rounds. Each player receives three cards face down, with four cards being exposed so all the players can see. The goal of this game is to make the best five-card hand with the seven cards available. 

Stud 8 is a variation of this game and involves players aiming to make either the best high five-card poker hand, or the best low five-card poker hand. 

Five Card Draw 

This is one of the oldest poker variations and can be played between two to five players. The game is played by betting an initial Ante, followed by two rounds of betting. Each player receives five cards face down. The player may discard or draw up to five cards after the first betting round. The winner is the player with the highest five-card poker hand. 

Caribbean Stud Poker 

All the forms of poker variations mentioned so far involve betting against other players.  But with Caribbean Stud poker, you play against the house, which acts as a bank (dealer).  The house pays out all winning bets. In order to win a round of Caribbean Stud, a player must beat the dealer's hand. Players in the game cannot compete against each other.

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