Casino parties are becoming an increasingly popular type of event for fundraising, corporate gatherings, and similar get-togethers. If you’re planning a casino night, one game sure to capture the attention of your attendees is poker. There are actually different types of this timeless card game, so prepare for your event by exploring the most popular styles below.

3 of the Best Poker Styles for Casino Parties

1. Texas Hold `Em

As the most popular type of poker in casinos across the country, this game is fairly simple yet highly competitive. Each player is dealt two cards and uses at least three shared or “community” cards to complete their hand. The first bet is placed upon receipt of the two cards before any community cards are laid out. Bets can then subsequently be made after each community card is revealed, called the flop, the turn, and the river. The player with the best hand wins.

2. Omaha

Similar to Texas Hold `Em, Omaha can be played by two to 10 people at once and involves up to four rounds of betting. Yet, the important differences are that each player receives four cards, and all five community cards are revealed at the same time. Players use only two of their personal cards to form their hand. With more combinations to consider, this style of poker adds more complexity to the game. Yet, your devoted poker aficionados will likely jump at the opportunity to play a round of Omaha.

3. 5-Card Draw

A simpler yet still engaging option, 5-Card Draw starts with each player offering up the ante, or the minimum number of chips needed to play. Everyone then receives five cards. Once everyone is dealt their hand, the first round of betting takes place. After all of the bets have been made, players who haven’t folded can trade in one or all of their cards for new ones. A second round of betting then takes place, and after all bets are made, players reveal their cards. Again, the one with the best hand wins.

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