Poker that we know today is believed to go back all the way to the 10th century when it was played by the Chinese emperor and his officials. Of course, there are many countries and many theories that suggest it originated somewhere else. Wherever and whenever it was, it has certainly spread so much and today it’s played in almost every part of the world.

The rules of the game have changed a lot, so today poker has many variations. Poker games usually vary in the number of players, number of cards dealt, deck configuration, etc. The three most popular are Texas Hold’em, Omaha Poker, and Seven-card Stud. Poker is a simple game, but the rules can be quite hard to grasp for a complete beginner. Still, after learning the basics it’s pretty easy to move to the gaming tables in no time.