Poker Rules

Poker is a simple game of luck and cunning, played by people, for money, and with cards.

The object of the game is to win money, called, the pot, which is wagered during each round of cards (the hand), based on what those hands are, and on people's perception of how they will fair compared to the others.

The card "hand" that is deemed highest is based upon the hand rankings, illustrated within this site.

Online poker is often considered to be fairer than a game that you might experience in the real world. After all computers don't cheat, people do. So long as your online game is with an audited and accredited gaming company, you can be assured that you will be playing on a totally level playing f ield. Poker Mirror has a number of gaming sites that it recommends, click here for a full and comprehensive list, and our review.

The best way to understand the basic rules and workings of a game of poker is to start playing. Fortunately, you do not have to spend any money when you first start playing poker. There are a large number of online gaming sites that allow you to download their software for free and to play as often as you wish. Poker Mirror has a full list with reviews at the online poker rooms page

Once you better understand the mechanics and have played and won, without wagering any real money, you may then like to play for real. Please read our poker reviews at the online poker rooms review pages before playing fo real money.