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Video poker adds an aspect that slot machines don't offer -- the elements of skill and challenge. Players have decisions to make that can affect the outcome of the game. Learn how to play video poker effectively by understanding the deck and different hands.

By John Grochowski

Nationwide total annual lottery sales have grown into the billions of dollars. In many states, all it costs to take a chance on changing your life forever is $1. Where else can you buy a dream for a dollar?

By Jo Mason

Slot machines are more popular than table games at casinos - the personal interaction with dealers at the tables is often intimidating to some. On the slots, it's just you and the machine.

By John Grochowski & Yves Jeffcoat

Looking for an entertaining game to play when you don't have a foursome? Knaves is an easy trick-taking card game for three -- just remember to avoid the jacks! Learn how to play.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

The many names of this game -- Chicago, Saratoga, Newmarket, Stops, Boodle, and others -- show its far-reaching appeal. Though played with cards and chips, it doesn't involve betting. Learn how to play.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Napoleon Bonaparte was neither the inventor nor the popularizer of this game, but his name is used for one of the bids. Two of his enemies, Wellington and Blucher, are also bids. Learn to play.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

The card game Oh Hell! does have its momentary upsets, so if you need a name that's a bit more tame, just call it "Oh Well!" Learn the rules of play.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Many of us think Old Maid requires a special pack of cards, but actually its ancestral form some 150 years ago likely used a regular pack minus one card. Learn to play.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Spell it Kalooki, Kaloochi, Kalougi, Caloochi, or Kalogghi -- this double-deck Rummy card game has been a longtime club favorite in America and Great Britain. Learn about the rules of Kaluki.

By David Galt

Kings in the Corner is a card game that feels like everybody's playing a single solitaire. Of course only one person can win -- and more kings played mean more chances to win.

By David Galt

Try pronouncing this game "Klobber-yosh" -- or just call it Klob. Probably Hungarian in origin, this card game became a favorite for gamblers in the United States as a mano-a-mano contest. Learn the rules of Klaberjass.

By David Galt

Since the first bingolike lottery almost 500 years ago, millions of people have discovered the thrill of bingo. No longer is bingo the sleepy community-hall favorite it was just ten years ago.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Demon is a solitaire card game played by two to eight people, all at once, with everybody building on common piles. This game can get loud so you may need a whistle! Learn how to play the raucous game of Demon.

By David Galt

Over four decades ago, Robert Abbott developed this unusual card game. Other versions exist today, but this one, close to the original, is one of the most inviting. Learn how to play Eleusis.

By David Galt

I Doubt It is a hilarious card game that's fun for children as well as adults. If you're the sneaky sort and have a suspicious mind, then this game is for you! Learn to play.

By David Galt

Contract Bridge took off as an international rage in the 1930s and is considered by many to be the ultimate card game. Even those who have been playing for decades still find new things to learn. In this article we will cover the basics of Contract Bridge, including bidding, playing and scorekeeping.

By David Galt

This widely known solitaire gives you a chance to put on your thinking cap. The name comes from the gaps left in the layout once play begins. Learn how to play Gaps and learn some common card terms with a helpful glossary.

By David Galt

Auction Pitch is a quick card game of trumps, filled with strategy and surprise. It is a descendant of the Mississippi riverboat game Seven Up. Learn how to play Auction Pitch.

By David Galt

7-Card Stud once ruled as the most popular card game. Then Texas Hold'Em came along. But don't be misled. 7-Card Stud is still loved by many.

By Wesley R. Young

Opportunities to play poker online are everywhere these days. There are hundreds of online card rooms and navigating them can be a tricky endeavor. Learn more about the strategy involved when playing poker online.

By Wesley R. Young

Your bankroll is the entire amount of money you have available with which to play poker over a period of time. But it doesn't matter how much money you have if you don't understand the game. Learn some tips for how to bet intelligently while playing

By Wesley R. Young

Any poker veteran will tell you that to be a good player, you must think about many different things during the game, such as minimizing tilts and recognizing tells. Learn how to bluff in poker.

By Wesley R. Young

If you have never been to a casino or public poker room before, your first trip can be filled with excitement but also a little apprehension. Learn how to play poker in a casino.

By Wesley R. Young

Canasta, the Spanish word for "basket," is a card game that evolved in Uruguay and spread across Latin America in the 1940s. Learn how to master Canasta and three other variations of the game.

By Karolyn A. Schalk

Five Hundred is a popular card game in which the object is to score 500 points by making bids and taking tricks. Learn how to deal bid and score to win the game.

By Karolyn A. Schalk