Poker is a game with many different variations, each of which have their own special set of rules and strategies. The most popular forms of poker in Ukraine are Texas Holdāem, Omaha, 7-card stud, 5-card draw and Razz.
Texas Holdāem is the most popular form of poker in Ukraine. In this variation, each player is dealt two face-down cards. After several rounds of betting and three community cards shared by all players, the player with the strongest winning hand wins the pot.
In Omaha, each player is dealt four cards, three face-down and one face-up. After betting takes place three more community cards are dealt, and the best winning hand is determined.
In 7-card stud, each player is dealt seven cards: two face-down and five face-up. The goal is to make the best five-card combination from these seven cards. After betting takes place, the player with the strongest hand wins the pot.
In 5-card draw, each player is dealt five cards. Players can then draw up to three new cards. After the betting takes place, the player with the strongest hand wins.
Finally, in Razz, each player is dealt seven cards. Unlike the other variations, players must make the lowest hand. After betting takes place, the player with the lowest hand wins the pot.