When most people talk about online poker, they generally are referring to a game called Texas Hold'em. Texas Hold'em is the most popular form of poker in America currently, both online and in real casinos, and there are some good reasons for this. Texas Hold'em is very simple to learn, and it lends itself to strategic play in a way that some of the other forms of poker simply do not.

In Texas Hold'em, there are usually anywhere from five to 10 players at a table. Each player is dealt two "hole" cards. The first two players to the left of the dealer each put in blinds. The player closest to the dealer puts in a "small blind" and the player next to this person puts in a "big blind." The size of the blinds is set at a table. For example, you can play a $2/$4 table, and the big blind will be $2.

In order to make sure that everyone ultimately pays the blinds, a dealer "button" moves around the table. This does not mean that everyone actually physically deals the cards, just that everyone has to pay both a big and a small blind. After the big blind puts in their money, all of the players decide whether or not they want to play their hands. If they do want to play their hands, they can either match the big blind, or "call," or they can raise the big blind.

This is just the beginning of a hand of poker, however, and although it might sound complicated, it really is not that hard. Learning how to play Texas Hold'em is really fun online at VIPpoker.com. The site has small table limits and even "free play" that lets you learn the game without spending any real money. To join in the poker craze, sign up at VIPpoker.com.