What are other table games

Platinum Play Online Casino has included other table games to its gaming portfolio; these exciting additions are popular poker variants that are unique to online gaming. Poker is a timeless game that rewards mental ingenuity, patience and sound money management. As in traditional poker, each game follows the basic principles of ranked cards with one exception: you are competing against the dealer, not other players. Discover poker's rich history as well our deck of alternate variations.

History

The game of poker has a long and moving history but not as long as the playing cards, themselves. Distinctive versions of the playing-card deck were developed by diverse cultures at different times throughout history.

The earliest account of playing cards was before 969 A.D when the Emperor Mu-tsung played domino cards. In 16th century Persia, Ganjifa (also known as Treasure Cards) were used in betting games with hierarchical hand rankings. A typical Ganjifa deck consisted of 96 cards that were intrinsically handcrafted from fine slices of precious wood or ivory.

Europeans imported four-suited decks from the Moslem world but only the affluent could afford these luxurious hand-painted items. With the start of mass-production in the 14th Century, playing cards became more accessible and affordable. The signature four-suit design of spades, clubs, diamonds and hearts originated in France, where the national card game called poque was played. This game consisted of betting high stakes while bluffing susceptible opponents.

Early French settlers introduced the game when they arrived in Canada. Poque soon spread from Louisiana up the Mississippi River and spread like wild fire throughout the continent. It wasn't long before these French cards flooded the markets in American and English colonies. In the 1800s, the game quickly spread to the western frontier, where almost every saloon attracted the company of unruly cowboys and bandits who competed in deadly poker showdowns. The Joker was added to the pack by Americans around 1870 and was inscribed as the Best Bower, from that day on; the 52-card deck was born.

From its eclectic origins, the popularity of poker has evolved into numerous variations and sub-variations. Try your hand at either multi-hand poker, 3-card poker, triple pocket hold'em or cyberstud poker - you won't be disappointed.

Different types of poker games

With more poker variations than in a land-based casino, you are spoilt for choice with these action-packed games:

3-card poker is a combination of two games: the Pair Plus and Ante Bet game. You have the option of either playing these games together or independently. No matter what you decide, each offers massive jackpot prizes and bonuses for exciting play.

Multi-hand poker means less waiting, more playing, and more chances of hitting that royal flush. You can play up to five hands at a time - now that's all-in action!

Cyberstud poker is unlike any other. With a massive progressive jackpot, cyberstud poker is the Ace of the pack. To get your hands on the top prize, you need to hold a royal flush at the end of the game.

Triple pocket hold'em offers high drama with its jackpot reward. You have two chances to select what you think is the best set of pocket cards. Beat the dealer and the money is yours!

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