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Holdem
Of the three main types of poker (hold 'em, stud and draw), the term "hold 'em" refers to a variant of poker games where community cards are used. The more popular types of hold 'em poker include: *Texas hold 'em Texas hold 'em (also known as Texas holdem, hold 'em, and holdem) is the most popular variant of the card game of poker. Two cards, known as hole cards, are dealt face down to each player, and then five Community card poker, community cards ... (sometimes it is simply called "hold 'em") * Omaha hold 'em * Royal hold 'em As well as Omaha Express, Tahoe, Super Tahoe, Pineapple, Crazy Pineapple, Grocery Store. There are various other "gimmick" games which are incorrectly referred to as poker such as 727 and In Between. There are also several Hold 'em poker games introduced in recent years: * Casino hold 'em Hold 'em may also refer to: * E! Hollywood Hold'em: a poker television program *'' Hold 'Em (Windows)'': a Windows version Texas hold 'em game developed by Mobico ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas Hold 'em
Texas hold 'em (also known as Texas holdem, hold 'em, and holdem) is the most popular variant of the card game of poker. Two cards, known as hole cards, are dealt face down to each player, and then five Community card poker, community cards are dealt face up in three stages. The stages consist of a series of three cards ("the flop"), later an additional single card ("the turn" or "fourth street"), and a final card ("the river" or "fifth street"). Each player seeks the best List of poker hands, five-card poker hand from any combination of the seven cards: the five community cards and their two hole cards. Players have Betting in poker, betting options to check, call, raise, or fold. Rounds of betting take place before the flop is dealt and after each subsequent deal. The player who has the best hand and has not folded by the end of all betting rounds wins all of the money bet for the hand, known as the pot. In certain situations, a "split pot" or "tie" can occur when two player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hold'em (film)
''Hold'em'' is a 2014 American thriller film directed by Clay Dumaw. The film's plot combines Texas hold 'em with elements from horror and thriller films such as '' Battle Royale'' and ''Saw A saw is a tool consisting of a tough blade, Wire saw, wire, or Chainsaw, chain with a hard toothed edge used to cut through material. Various terms are used to describe toothed and abrasive saws. Saws began as serrated materials, and when man ...''. Reprinted at Synopsis Former poker pro, Jake Emerson joins an underground card game with a million dollars at stake, but the entry fee is more than he bargained for. He along with long-time rivals Marcus Lester and Cyrus Wolf assemble in a dreary warehouse for a battle royale of cards. Each player who loses is killed, and the last man standing walks away an undisputed champion. Cast *Richard Cooke as Jake Emerson *Jay Storey as Nathaniel Savage *Peter Doroha as Cyrus Wolf *David Iannotti as Marcus Lester *Fyne Print Williams as Valent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Community Card Poker
Community card poker is any game of poker that uses community cards (also called "shared cards"), which are cards dealt face up in the center of the table and shared by all players. In these games, each player is dealt an incomplete hand face down ("hole cards"), which are then combined with the community cards to make a complete hand. The set of community cards is called the "board", and may be dealt in a simple line or arranged in a special pattern. Rules of each game determine how they may be combined with each player's private hand. The most popular community card game today is Texas hold 'em, originating sometime in the 1920s. In home games, it is typical to use Betting (poker)#Ante, antes, while casinos typically use only Blind (poker), blinds for these games. No limit (poker), No limit and Fixed limit (poker), fixed limit games are most common, while spread limit and pot limit games are less common. The betting format and stakes can vary by region as well as time of year a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omaha Hold 'em
Omaha hold 'em (also known as Omaha holdem or simply Omaha) is a community card poker game similar to Texas hold 'em, where each player is dealt four cards and must make their best hand using exactly two of them, plus exactly three of the five community cards. The exact origin of the game is unknown, but casino executive Robert Turner (poker player), Robert Turner first brought Omaha into a casino setting when he introduced the game to Bill Boyd (poker player), Bill Boyd, who offered it as a game at the Las Vegas, Nevada, Las Vegas Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Golden Nugget Casino (calling it "Nugget Hold'em"). Omaha uses a 52-card playing card#French, French deck. Omaha hold 'em 8-or-better is the "O" game featured in HORSE (poker), H.O.R.S.E. History Omaha hold 'em derives its name from two types of games. "Hold'em" refers to a game using community cards that are shared by all players. This is opposed to draw poker, draw games, where each player's hand is composed only of concea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Hold 'em
Community card poker is any game of poker that uses community cards (also called "shared cards"), which are cards dealt face up in the center of the table and shared by all players. In these games, each player is dealt an incomplete hand face down ("hole cards"), which are then combined with the community cards to make a complete hand. The set of community cards is called the "board", and may be dealt in a simple line or arranged in a special pattern. Rules of each game determine how they may be combined with each player's private hand. The most popular community card game today is Texas hold 'em, originating sometime in the 1920s. In home games, it is typical to use antes, while casinos typically use only blinds for these games. No limit and fixed limit games are most common, while spread limit and pot limit games are less common. The betting format and stakes can vary by region as well as time of year and volume (casinos often change games on weekends to accommodate increase ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casino Hold 'em
A casino is a facility for gambling. Casinos are often built near or combined with hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail shops, cruise ships, and other tourist attractions. Some casinos also host live entertainment, such as stand-up comedy, concerts, and sports. Etymology and usage ''Casino'' is of Italian origin; the root means a house. The term ''casino'' may mean a small country villa, summerhouse, or social club. During the 19th century, ''casino'' came to include other public buildings where pleasurable activities took place; such edifices were usually built on the grounds of a larger Italian villa or palazzo, and were used to host civic town functions, including dancing, gambling, music listening, and sports. Examples in Italy include Villa Farnese and Villa Giulia, and in the US the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. In modern-day Italian, a is a brothel (also called , literally "closed house"), a mess (confusing situation), or a noisy environment; a gaming house ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E! Hollywood Hold'em
''E! Hollywood Hold'em'' is a poker television program. It aired in 2005 on the E! television network. The show featured young celebrities (including co-executive producer Laura Prepon and brothers Christopher Masterson, Chris and Danny Masterson) hosting single table Texas hold em tournaments at their homes. The winner of each tournament pocketed $10,000. Professional poker player Phil Laak served as host and dealer, offering occasional tips to the players and home viewers. External links Official Website * {{E! Television shows about poker Poker in North America E! original programming 2005 American television series debuts 2005 American television series endings American English-language television shows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hold 'Em (Windows)
Windows Ultimate Extras were optional features offered by Microsoft to users of the Ultimate edition of Windows Vista and are accessible via Windows Update. Ultimate Extras replaced the market role of Microsoft Plus!, a product sold for prior consumer releases of Microsoft Windows. According to Microsoft's Barry Goffe, the company's goal with Ultimate Extras was to delight customers who purchased the Ultimate edition of Windows Vista, the most expensive retail edition of the operating system. Windows Ultimate Extras have been discontinued as of Windows 7 without a successor planned and the operating system also removes all installed extras during an upgrade from Windows Vista Ultimate. Contents Microsoft released a total of nine Ultimate Extras for users of Windows Vista Ultimate. BitLocker and EFS enhancements The BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool utility and the Secure Online Key Backup utility were among the first Ultimate Extras to be made available, and were released to coinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas Hold 'em (video Game)
''Texas Hold 'em'' is an Xbox Live Arcade version of the popular poker variant of the same name developed by TikGames. It was released on August 23, 2006 and was the first XBLA game to be offered as a free download, for 48 hours following its release. It was also made available on the Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Vol. 1 disc, which is available for retail purchase as well as bundled with Xbox 360 Premium consoles and Zune 3.0 firmware. The game features three single player modes, including standard play, tournament play, and scenarios. It also supports up to eight players on Xbox Live The Xbox network, formerly known and commonly referred to as Xbox Live, is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Gaming for the Xbox brand. It was first made available to the origina ..., and now supports the Xbox Live Vision camera. In November 2006, all players' bankrolls and the game's leaderboards were reset, in order to "elimi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas Hold 'Em Poker (video Game)
''Texas Hold 'Em Poker'' is a card game video game developed by Skyworks Technologies and published by Majesco Entertainment for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS. The Game Boy Advance version was also released on a Twin Pack cartridge bundled with Golden Nugget Casino. Gameplay The game follows the rules and nuances of the community card game Texas hold 'em. Before starting a game, the player chooses an avatar to represent themselves at the table. The player is also able to select a tell that their avatar reveals throughout the game in attempts to confuse opponents. When it is the player's turn, they can call, raise bets, go all in, or check using the bottom touchscreen of the Nintendo DS. While the player progresses through the game and win tournaments, additional avatars and new locations are unlocked. Despite the game's name of ''Texas Hold 'Em Poker'', a variety of other poker games are also included, such as five-card stud and five-card draw. Reception ''Texas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
