2014年1月8日星期三

The Rules of Poker

The exact origins of poker are unclear. It seems to have originated from a 16th century Persian card game known as As Nas. This game was played with 25 cards with 5 different suits. The game played in a similar fashion to modern 5 card stud and possessed similar poker hands rankings, such as three-of-a-kind.

The name poker may have evolved from either the French card game name Poque, or the German card game expression of Poche or also a possibility, considering the number of cheats and pickpockets who trick cards played cards, the slang word for stealing, which was Poke. It's pretty clear that one of these three names was the origin of the word Poker, a gme now played by millions around the world.

There are so many different types of games for those who enjoy playing poker. Major poker tournament fields have grown dramatically because of the growing popularity of online satellite-qualifier tournaments where the prize is an entry into a major tournament. It is therefore important that thos who are new to the game of poker, or are beginners at playing on the internet, should get a copy of free poker rules online During the early gold rush period, poker was not popular at all in California. This is because gamblers preferred games with faster action. Poker, especially the traditional five-card stud or draw, is fairly slow. Gamblers cannot constantly double or lose all of their money in a single bet like they can in roulette. However, poker would eventually become a California pastime.

The game is now carefully regulated by gambling laws, and saloons have given way to casinos and card-rooms, but poker is played more than any other card game in the world. It has grown into a sporting event, with competitions and tournaments all around the world. Tournaments take place almost every week of the year somewhere in the world.



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