The first time I was asked to play poker, I had to confess I didnt have a clue about it. Then after my poker-savvy friend who extended the invitation explained the rules to me, I thought, Ah-ha! I now know that I will never, ever learn to play poker, and all of my friends just want me to lose my money. However, I eventually discovered that poker is not impossible to learn, and furthermore, online poker and Internet casinos are fun!
Wondering what the rules are? Fortunately, Internet casinos have the same rules for online poker as you would play around your kitchen table. The two most popular poker games are Seven-Card Stud and Texas Hold Em. In both varieties you choose the five cards that represent your hand, and the highest ranking hand wins. Sounds simple, right? Well, before you head off to those Internet casinos, lets discuss the ranks.
Basically, there are ten possible hands. Here they are from highest to lowest:
1. Royal Flush: Five cards of the same suit in order from ten to ace (10, J, Q, K, A). If you have a royal flush, bet the House!
2. Straight Flush: Five cards of the same suit in order, but not necessarily the highest. A straight flush...