One major misconception about poker game is that it is simply a game. In fact, the term Poker represents a set of card games sharing similar betting rules, though they may not share the same criteria for winning. At present, poker is the best known amongst all card games. Players of all ages and walks of life love to play this game. Usually, poker tournaments are organized around the world among mavericks and celebrities.  These days, players can also use the Internet to play online poker.

In Poker, players are provided with cards and the game is started with rigid betting rules. Play rotates counter-clockwise, and each player sitting to the left of the previous player has to match his/her cards with that player's fold or bet. In a case where a players folds, then he/she will not be eligible for further betting during the play of that particular hand, and also forfeits the chance to win the pot. However, a player can gamble for a high amount than the previous players by "raising," thereby increasing the amount of the bet. When all but one of the players have folded, then the winner may collect his/her pot without allowing the others to look at his/her cards. However, if betting goes to the finale with more than a single player in conflict, then the hands will be shown and the winner declared based on the rules of the game.

One factor that differentiates poker from many other games is that chance as well as skills and "guts" play vital roles in this game. In fact, bluffing is a crucial part of the game; a tactic in which a player may act as though he/she has a stronger hand than he/she actually does. Poker games differ in the manner the cards are dealt. This means that each variation requires different skills and traits to succeed. Due to the large number of variations, the game never becomes tedious – there is always a new variation to try.

Poker is one of the more "high-tension" casino games, where each and every decision a player makes needs to be carefully considered, and an ideal strategy can turn a losing hand into successful one.