This section of pokersheriff.com introduces our readers to the rules of poker. In poker there a number of variations and game formats which all revert back to similar rules, betting structures and game play. In each of the articles explaining the rules you will find common poker terms such as; under the gun, raise, fold, button and many more. Don’t worry if this all sounds daunting, as you will pick it up in a matter of minutes. Here we will look at the rules of all popular poker variations including; No Limit Holdem, Limit Holdem, Pot Limit Omaha, Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo, Limit Omaha Hi/Lo, 5 Card Draw, 5 Card Stud, 5 Card Omaha, Americana, 2-7 Triple Draw, Badugi, Razz, 7 Card Stud and Telesina.

Rules of Popular Poker Games

• No Limit Hold’em Rules
• Limit Holdem Rules
• Pot Limit Omaha Rules
• Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo Rules
• Limit Omaha Hi-Low
• 5 Card Omaha Rules
• 2-7 Triple Draw Rules
• 7 Card Stud
• 5 Card Draw Rules
• 5 Card Stud Rules
• Americana Rules
• Badugi Rules
• Razz
• Telesina

In poker the hand rankings rarely changes across all variants. There are some instances where changes to the universal hand rankings occur when players try to spice up the game or play their own own rules but the hand rankings for the most part never will change.

In low ball games there are obviously different hand rankings for the lower half of the pot. This however is not considered when we are looking at poker hand rankings. Below is a chart detailing the different hand rankings from best to worst.