poker game

/ˌpoʊkər geɪm/

Other forms: poker games

Definitions of poker game

1. noun

   any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand
   synonyms: poker

   types:

   draw, draw poker

   poker in which a player can discard cards and receive substitutes from the dealer

   high-low

   poker in which the high and low hands split the pot

   penny ante, penny ante poker

   poker played for small stakes

   straight poker

   poker in which each player gets 5 cards face down and bets are made without drawing any further cards

   strip poker

   poker in which a player's losses are paid by removing an article of clothing

   stud, stud poker

   poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt

   type of:

   card game, cards

   a game played with playing cards