Online poker can be played between 2 and 12 players, depending on the type of game. Seven players are more common.

There are three basic categories, based on online poker games and variations:

* Draw Poker - there are two issues to solve: first, providing a complete hand, face down to each player at the start of the game; Second, there is one or several rounds of correspondence (draw) of each hand of cards from the deck. Here is a round and interventions after the initial distribution, with each round of letters change. Variant of poker best known in this category is Five Card Draw Poker.

* Stud Poker - distribution of letters preliminary round begins with the characters mouth below and above an incomplete hand. A good example is the variation of 7 card stud poker. Hands are performed with a single letter in each round, which may in particular be given mouth up or down depending on clearance. Follow bets after each round of correspondence.

* Flop Poker - here the letters given face down to each player and then three more face up in the middle of the table as community cards (known as the flop). The game known poker, Texas Hold'em, fits the category. Other two rounds with a letter seem more face up every time. All round you bet. Each final hand each player must contain this hand of cards and community cards.

Although the essence of poker is fun, like all other card games, quickly realized the potential that this game would be played for money. Thus, it is not surprising that you have created a series of rules that have been perfected to make this game a real gold mine.

It now appeared the first game established standards that are now supporting the "cool" to go into these games, both professional and amateur (as in the casinos). Whatever the type of bet behind poker, the basic structure of the game is exactly the same. Every practitioner responsible for the function of getting the better of their opponents, seeking to build the best possible combination of five cards.

This task should be performed with the cards you were given (which constitute its "hand") and those that are on the table, where the latter can be opened (in plain sight) or closed (face to face the table, ie not visible). After initial bets implemented, it is up to each player to decide whether to cover the opponent's previous bet or quit in a move that should be made taking into account the "hand" of cards you own.