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All you need to have a bit of fun is a deck of cards and a competitive spirit. Not every game is meant to be truly competitive, but some require a little bit something extra. When you throw a buck or two down on each hand, the stakes get raised and the next card becomes more important than it could have ever been before.<\/span><\/p>\n

Card games have been a staple of not only physical and<\/span> online casinos<\/span><\/a> but in homes across the world for centuries. All you need is a deck of cards, the right game, and a few stakes to make any evening as interesting as possible. The key is to know which games are worth checking out most.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are dozens of card games to choose from but not all of them were meant to have a gambling aspect to them. Though games like Go Fish or Uno are quite popular, we inherently come back to the ones that you can risk a little bit of cash on. Those, after all, create the most memorable hands ever.<\/span><\/p>\n

List of Gambling Card Games<\/b><\/h2>\n

Compiling the list of the best card games is tougher than it looks. There are a few staples that everyone would agree make the list. Then, there are others that garner some discussion. Depending on where you go, some of these games will be a must-play while others may not be quite as common as they should be.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.) Blackjack<\/b><\/h3>\n

The king of card games. Go to any casino and you will find a<\/span> blackjack<\/span><\/a> table somewhere. The simplicity of the game is part of the appeal, but things get kicked up to a whole new level when you start introducing stakes \u2013 usually in the form of casino chips \u2013 into the mix.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blackjack is simple: get as close to 21 as possible without going over while also beating the dealer. Other players at the table are achieving the same goal even if they aren\u2019t directly in competition with one another. How you get to 21 can be done in myriad ways but the dealer is always there to stand in the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are additional aspects of blackjack to consider \u2013 insurance, doubling down, splitting pairs, etc. \u2013 and it takes some time to feel like you know what you are doing. That said, anyone can sit down and understand the basic concept of getting as close to 21 as possible, making it an easy game and a popular one around the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.) Texas Hold \u2018Em<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you want a high-stakes game, Texas Hold \u2018Em may be the best option. Once referred to as the \u201cCadillac of poker\u201d by the legendary Doyle Brunson, Hold \u2018Em takes the basic concepts of five-card draw and elevates them to a new level.<\/span><\/p>\n

The hand begins by dealing out a pair of cards face-down to each player at the table. After a round of betting action, all those players remaining in the hand see the flop \u2013 three community cards that players use to make the best five-card hand. Another round of betting follows, then a fourth community card comes in the form of the turn. Another round of betting, and the river \u2013 a fifth community card \u2013 arrives to provide the final move. A last round of betting and players see where they stand.<\/span><\/p>\n

The possibilities are endless in Hold \u2018Em<\/a>. The fortunes of every player can change with the flipping of each community card, and anyone can be alive until the river has been dealt. Tournaments are held featuring Texas Hold \u2018Em, including the famous World Series of Poker Main Event.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.) 5- or 7-Card Draw<\/b><\/h3>\n

One of the simplest games out there yet it remains a popular option in both casinos and home games. It functions on a very similar basis to Hold \u2018Em in that you are trying to put together the best five-card hand. Depending on the variation \u2013 five- or seven-card \u2013 you can arrive there in different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

The process is relatively quick and easy. Each player is dealt either five or seven cards by the dealer, all face-down. After reviewing their hands, players go through a round of betting until the action has been settled. From there, it is time for the wild portion of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on the rules, players can draw anywhere from 1-5 cards to create the best hand possible. After discarding their old cards and making a new hand, another round of betting follows. If there are more than two players remaining, everyone reveals their hand, and the best five-card hand wins the pot.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.) Omaha<\/b><\/h3>\n

Omaha is similar in almost every way to the more famous Texas Hold \u2018Em, but there is one key difference: four cards to start. That\u2019s right, rather than getting the standard two face-down \u201chole\u201d cards that you would get in Hold \u2018Em, you get an additional two cards to work with. It creates virtually limitless pre-flop possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

From there, the game works in the same vein as Hold \u2018Em. A round of betting takes place and then the flop comes. Players check their hands and weigh the odds of achieving a better one, going through a round of betting after the first three community cards come up. The turn and the river are the same as they are in Hold \u2018Em as well.<\/span><\/p>\n