No one knows for certain the origins of the game of poker. It is commonly believed that its name is derived from the French poque, which descended from the German pochen ('to knock'), but it is unclear whether or not the actual game of poker is an offshoot of...

Poker has developed several variations. In each case, they are accompanied by their own set of rules and strategies. Their summaries are provided below. These however are very brief and further research is recommended should you want to play for money.

Video poker is derivation from the slot machine and poker game. A history of poker is in the works, but is not documented. Even the source of the name poker, has not been agreed upon. There are those they say it comes from the French – poque, while others believe...