Online Poker

Today, poker is one of the most popular online games, but its exact origin is unknown. There are different versions, according to some dating back to the nineteenth-century Germany. According to others, the fifteenth-century Persia. What is clear is that it was in the U.S. where poker has grown in popularity over the last century, spreading to the European market in recent decades and in Asia in recent years.

In recent decades, poker has evolved in different versions of the game, as perhaps the most popular form of poker: Texas Hold'em. Another of these variants are the Stud, Omaha, Straight, Draw, Wild Card, Spilled, and Community Poker.

Compared to other online casino games, poker is recognized in many countries as a game of skill. While casinos and slot machines need to be lucky to win, poker is based on boldness.
Another distinguishing factor of the game is played against other players and not against the casino. Poker is one of the few games where there is no house advantage. Casinos and poker rooms charge a small percentage of the total money wagered on each hand or setting a fixed price in the tournaments.

In recent centuries, the poker industry has experienced steady growth, but it was not until the last decade the game has really conquered the international market. During the 80s, poker became a genuine mass phenomenon globally thanks to the popularity of Texas Hold'em. Both in America and Europe, the gaming culture has spread so over the last thirty years that even the slang of poker is already part of everyday vocabulary.

In addition, large events like the World Series of Poker "and" World Poker Tour "have put the poker in the international scene and have helped improve the technology that allows live televised tournaments cards showing the players. Poker has become a television sport, which has pushed a new generation of players to the gaming tables to test their skills.

Online Poker

During the 90s and after the emergence of virtual casinos, the poker industry experienced a boom. The Internet was not only access to the tables at any time of day without leaving home, also provided an opportunity to learn or improve your game before playing with real stakes thanks to the free play options of the virtual casinos.

Another factor that has helped popularize online poker is the large amount of games, levels and players available, which allow any player to find a game to suit players and their level. Moreover, in real casinos, the minimum purchase is beyond the reach of most players who play at low limits.

As the love of poker has spread worldwide, more and more people have become online poker in their profession or a source of extra income. Many who today are great professionals started playing online, which has encouraged many people in this game have started dreaming of becoming rich.