Know About the Various Variants of Poker Games to Try 

 



Poker is an amazing card game that comes in a lot of versions. Although Texas Hold'em is the most famous poker game, there are a lot of other versions that are loved by the people. Online poker has given players a chance to explore the poker versions. 

 

In this article, you will learn about the several poker variants, which would eventually encourage you to play them. 

 

Texas Hold'em 

This variant is most likely to be played when people do a get-together or organize a poker night. Texas Hold'em is the most popular variant of poker. And the popularity of this variant has caused most of the players to migrate towards it making it more competitive for the beginners as well as professionals. 

 

Omaha Hi 

Commonly known as Pot Limit Omaha, this variant of poker seeps just behind the Texas Hold'em in terms of popularity. Omaha Hi is slightly different than the Texas Hold'em. You are dealt with 4-hole cards in this variant unlike Texas Hold'em where you get 2-hole cards. But you get to use only 2 of your 4 pocket cards and make a hand using 3 of the 5 community cards just like Texas Hold'em. This is a very popular game and can be found on any online poker app. 

 

7 Card Stud 

In recent times Texas Hold'em has a hold on the popularity charts, but before this variant's popularity 7 Card Stud used to be the most famous variant. In this version, apart from the two-hole cards, additionally, one extra card is distributed among the players which remains face up. The person having the lowest card starts the game and makes a bet.  

 

5 Card Omaha 

This variant resembles Omaha Hi very much. Although 5 Card Omaha is not as famous as Omaha Hi, it is widely played online and has a good fan base. Unlike Omaha Hi, in 5 Card Omaha, as the name suggests, players are dealt with 5-hole cards. They still have to use just 2 of their 5- hole cards just like Omaha Hi. The community cards are dealt the same way in any other poker variant and the players have to make their best hands using 3 community and 2 of their pocket cards, respectively. 

 

Razz 

It is a fun game as the rules are opposite in Razz variant of poker in comparison to other variants. In this variant, a royal flush is not the biggest hand, instead an Ace, 2, 3, 4, and 5 beats the royal flush. It is also similar to 7 card stud as after the hole cards are dealt, one extra card is dealt face up and the person with the lowest card has to start his bet. 

 

All these variants are available on the best poker apps in India. If you are accustomed to Texas Hold'em, you should try out these variants too. A little change will not harm you, moreover you will surely enjoy these other variants. 

 


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