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H.O.S.E. Poker, which is also known in poker circles as S.H.O.E. Poker, is a mixed poker variant of the game that is actually a combination of four popular forms of poker – Texas Hold’em, Omaha Eight or Better, Seven Card Stud and 7 Card Eight or Better. A similar version of H.O.S.E. is H.O.R.S.E., which Continue Reading

H.O.R.S.E. Poker is a variation of poker that actually constitutes a collection of five different poker games. H.O.R.S.E. is an acronym for Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Razz, Seven Card Stud and Stud Eight or Better. H.O.R.S.E. Poker is considered a ‘mixed’ poker game, usually played for a fixed betting limit and in cash game format. Made Continue Reading

Guts poker is a variation of the regular poker game whereby players need to decide at the end of every dealt round whether they are ‘in’ or ‘out’. Players that call ‘in’ continue to compete for the pot, while those that called ‘out’ have no further claim to the money. Those that remained ‘in’ will Continue Reading

Chinese poker is a very popular card game amongst the Asian community and has been played for many, many years. Chinese poker is a fun and social game which is easy to learn. It uses the basics of poker and anyone familiar with the poker hand rankings will be able to pick up Chinese poker Continue Reading

Badugi poker is a new and exciting game that has recently hit the online poker world. Previously found in far-flung Korea, this game has now hit North America and Europe and cyberspace in its entirety. Badugi poker is a fast-paced, exhilarating game which combines essential components of classic poker with alternative rules regarding the hand Continue Reading

Lowball Poker refers to a draw variant of the game which requires players to form the lowest possible hand of poker according to traditional poker hand rankings. While there are several different types of lowball poker, most see the player dealt five cards face down, and this is followed by a betting round. Players left Continue Reading

One interesting variant of poker, whether played on or offline, is 2-7 Triple Draw Poker. What makes this game attractive is that it comes with a ‘twist’ – while most games of poker such as Texas Hold‘em, require that you make the best high hand in order to win the pot, in 2-7 Triple Poker, Continue Reading

Omaha Hi-Lo (also called Omaha High-Low or Omaha 8 or Better), a form of Texas Hold ‘em poker, is an extremely popular game of poker, not only in the United States but also in the rest of the world. Gamblers love Omaha Hi-Lo for its fast pace, challenging facets and intricate game rules. There are Continue Reading

Omaha poker is a community card form of poker which in some ways is very similar to Texas Hold’em, but in other ways is very different. There are two variations of the game – Omaha Hold’em (otherwise just known as Omaha ) and Omaha Hi-Lo. We will be focusing on the Omaha Hold’em version of Continue Reading