Snapshot of Popular Poker Variants

1. Texas Hold'em

Texas Hold'em is arguably the most popular form of poker worldwide. Each player is dealt two private cards (hole cards), and five community cards are displayed on the table. The game consists of four betting rounds, and players must make the best five-card hand using any combination of their hole cards and the community cards.

2. Omaha

Omaha is similar to Texas Hold'em but with a significant twist: each player is dealt four hole cards and must use exactly two of them, along with three of the five community cards, to make their hand. This game is typically played in a pot-limit format, known as Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), which creates large pots and exciting action.

3. Seven-Card Stud

Before the rise of Texas Hold'em, Seven-Card Stud was the game of choice for many players. There are no community cards in this game. Instead, each player receives their own individual hand, some cards of which are dealt face down (hidden from view) and some face up (seen by all players). Players use five of their seven cards to make their best hand.

4. Five-Card Draw

Five-Card Draw is one of the simplest and oldest forms of poker. Each player starts with five cards. There is one round of betting, followed by the opportunity to discard some of the cards and receive replacements from the deck. The strategy involves what cards to keep and what to try to improve, with a final round of betting to conclude the game.

5. Razz

Razz is a form of stud poker that is similar to Seven-Card Stud, except the aim is to make the lowest possible hand. It's a "lowball" game, which means the traditional rankings of hands are flipped upside down. In Razz, straights and flushes don’t count against the player, and the best possible hand is A-2-3-4-5 (a 'wheel').

These games represent just a slice of the rich variety that poker offers, each with its own set of rules and strategies, providing options for players of all skill levels. Would you like to add more details to any of these game descriptions or include additional poker variants?