Practice your poker with free play game

Poker is a challenging online casino game. We don’t mean that it’s a difficult game. In fact, it could be very easy for experienced players. However, as a beginner, you must develop your poker skills to have a better chance of winning. There’s no better way to do this than by playing free poker games.

Before putting your money on the line, it is advisable to strengthen your skills with practice on risk-free games. Luckily, Resorts Casino is the best place to find demo games on your favorite online poker titles. Read on to discover the best free online poker options on the site and how playing these free games can be an important first step in developing your skills.

Basic poker rules

Although there are different online poker variants, they all essentially follow the same poker rules. After being dealt five or seven cards, players try to form the strongest hand possible. Depending on the variant, this could be a five-card hand, a four-card hand, etc.

When learning how to play poker, it’s important to learn the standard actions that can be made. These include:

  • Call: Match the amount of the current open bet.
  • Raise: Increase the amount of the current open bet.
  • Fold: Discard your cards and forfeit your right to win the pot.
  • Check: Skip your turn without betting so that the action passes to the next player.
  • Bet: Place a wager into the pot before a player makes an action.

Naturally, different game variants will differ in mode of play. Sometimes, each player’s full hand remains hidden until the end (draw poker), or some of the players’ cards are dealt face up (stud poker). Other times, some cards are exposed, which all players can use to form their best hands (community card poker). When you open an online poker game, the applicable rules will be available in the paytable section.

Hand types in poker

Winning or losing in this game boils down to the poker hand rankings, which represent the strength of your card combination.

Here are the 10 possible hand rankings from strongest to weakest: 

  • Royal flush: This is the unbeatable poker hand. The royal flush comprises five straight cards from 10 to ace of the same suit. That is 10, J, Q, K, A, all diamonds, all spades, all hearts, or all clubs. 
  • Straight flush: Five consecutive straight cards of the same suit.
  • Four of a kind: Four cards of the same value but of different suits.
  • Full house: A combination of three of a kind and a pair.
  • Flush: Five cards of the same suit, regardless of rank. Note that when two players have a flush, the one with the highest card has the stronger hand. 
  • Straight: Five cards of consecutive rank irrespective of their suits.
  • Three of a kind: Three cards of the same rank with two other random ones.
  • Two pairs: Two separate pairs of cards, each one with the same card ranking and a fifth random one.
  • One pair: Two cards of identical rank with three other random cards.
  • High card: A hand with none of the combinations above. The highest-value card in the hand will be the determining factor.
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Why play free poker? 

Resorts Casino allows two gaming modes. You can play real-money poker or enjoy online poker for free. As we suggested, your best shot at succeeding in this game is to develop your skill by practicing free poker games.

Practice not only develops your skill but also builds confidence. It can be intimidating playing with more experienced players who are quicker to make actions and better at navigating the game. Playing free poker online allows you to gain confidence in your gameplay skills and strategies.

The best part is that you don’t have to risk any money while you play poker online free games. You don’t win any cash, but you get all the same entertainment as with the real-money variant.

Free poker games to play

Here are the different variants of free online poker games at Resorts Casino:

  • Texas Hold’em: This is one of the most popular poker variations. Players receive two hole cards and can complete their hands using the five community cards. Here, the aim is to get the strongest five-card hand to win the pot. In Ultimate Texas Hold’em, you’ll be playing against the dealer.
  • Pai Gow: This is another variation of poker that utilizes a 52-card deck and one joker. Here, players receive seven cards with which they have to make a five-card and a two-card hand. The former follows the standard hand-ranking rules. For the two-card hand, the best combination is a pair of aces.
  • Omaha Poker: This type of poker is derived from Texas Hold’em but has significant differences. Each player is dealt four hole cards instead of two. However, you must make your five-card hand using two from your private hole cards and three from the five community cards dealt face up.
  • 3-Card Poker: This poker variant allows players to bet on the dealer, or the value of their three-card hand, or on both options simultaneously.
  • Stud Poker: In this type of poker, the first cards are dealt face down while the others are face up. If it’s a five-card stud, the first card is dealt face up while the others are face down.
  • Video Poker: This is a popular game based on five-card video poker. It uses a gaming machine display, like slots. However, rather than spinning reels, you play to get one of the card hands that award a payout according to the paytable. The gameplay involves holding or discarding cards.

How to sign up for an account

Resorts Casino provides a simple sign-up process so that you can begin playing online poker as soon as possible. Here are the steps:

  • Click ‘Join Now’.
  • Input your email address and press ‘Next’.
  • Choose a password and confirm.
  • Input your name, date of birth, and details of residence.
  • Choose your security questions and accept the stated terms and conditions.
  • Tap the ‘Register’ button.

Conclusion

The saying ‘practice makes perfect’ couldn’t be more pertinent for online poker. You must play demo games to learn how to play poker. As these games are exactly like the real-money poker versions, you’re not missing out on any action.

By playing free poker games, you can make the most of your wagers when you’re confident enough to play for real. Both popular and lesser-known variants are available for you to try for free. If table poker isn’t your thing, you can try our free video poker title, Destiny Poker, for a unique gaming experience.

Author: Tanya Fields

Campaign Acquisition Manager Length with RC: 1 year, 9 months Favorite Casino Game: Starburst Background in iGaming: Opened the iGaming Department at Hard Rock Atlantic City in 2018 in both Customer Service, and then CRM, prior to moving over to RC in January 2021 Location: Based in NJ at the RC HQ Content: Occasionally, but only as it pertains to RC

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