History of Holdem and Poker

The most popular form of poker in the world today and it is obvious to everyone that Texas Holdem is that form. It would be unthinkable to have a brick and mortar or online poker room that does not spread Holdem in one form or another. It is also the chosen game for the biggest poker cash tournaments in history, including the main event of the World Series Of Poker which decides the world champion each year.

There are numerous reasons for Holdem's exploding success as a poker game today, including it is easy to learn rules, complex advanced strategies, quickness of play and well proportioned balance between luck and skill. The inherent properties of the game seem to offer something for all types of poker players. Action junkies will love the quickness play and sophisticated bettors can enjoy learning the endlessly debated advanced strategies possible. Another big part of the games growth comes from the actuality that the cards and odds often allow for rookie players to win a session or tournament against practiced players. Achieving results, even just occasionally, always encourages new hobbyists to continue playing without intimidation.

Is it possible another poker game will become the new favorite or will Holdem always be the poker game of choice for players, only time will tell. Older poker games like Stud and Draw could possibly regain some momentum however this is an unlikely scenario as these games are currently being shunned by many new action players for their naturally slow pace of play. Other known games like Guts which is 3 card poker seem a little too wild and precarious for most poker players and Pan which is a form of chinese poker, and is immediately seen as being just too complicated to play.

If players were going to move on to a different game it is more likely that a newer game like Crazy Pineapple or Badugi would take over as the number one game to play. Pineapple is essentially a spin off from Holdem and Badugi is a fun new form of four card poker that is played triple draw for low. These new games can be exciting poker alternatives when a bit of variety is needed in Holdem playing sessions.

Most poker players seem to learn the rules and dabble in the other poker games after a year or two of play while keeping Holdem as a foundation to their poker activities. Regardless of these tendencies, it is certain that the Holdem craze is not going to end anytime soon since it has been the introductory game for the biggest wave of new players in history.

Poker is a universal game that can be played anywhere and at anytime, poker transcends languages and locations, and not just confined to casinos or bars. Its burgeoning popularity has given rise to many different types of poker games such as Omaha, Seven Card Stud, Better High/Low Stud and of course Texas Holdem. It is one of the most popular online gambling games in the world.