Top Online Casinos for Playing Poker

Poker is one of the card games that has remained extremely popular over the years. From gritty saloons in the American Old West to the modern world's glitzy and glamorous casinos, there has been no shortage of places to play poker.

This also holds true in the age of digital and information technology, as there are literally thousands of online casinos where poker fans can play their favorite card game. The following are some of the most highly-regarded Internet casinos offering poker and popular variants such as Texas Hold'em and Pai Gow.

Casino Extra

Operated by MTM Corp. with a license from the Curacao government, Casino Extra is a popular online casino for different types of gamblers. Poker enthusiasts can choose from the casino's offerings, which include:

• Caribbean Stud Poker. Created by Evolution Gaming and Games Marketing, this is the only online live version of Caribbean Stud Poker.

• Texas Hold'em Poker 3D. From EvoPlay Entertainment, this Old West-themed poker game allows players to change the camera's position to view the game from a convenient angle. Released in March 2020, it offers a return to player (RTP) rate of 99.37%.

• Oasis Poker. Developed by Betsoft Gaming, Oasis Poker is a Caribbean Stud Poker variant that is similar to both video poker and blackjack.

Playing video poker and other games awards players with SuperPoints, which they can use to take advantage of various rewards. These include deposit bonuses as well as free money.

Viggoslots

Viggoslots holds a Curacao gaming license through its operator, Mountberg B.V. Besides an extensive repertoire of video slots, Viggoslots also offers more than a dozen of poker games. Here are a few notable examples:

• Casino Stud Poker. Created by prolific online casino game software developer Play'n GO, Casino Stud Poker allows players to win on their ante bet. There is also an optional jackpot side bet. Released in 2018, this game has a 94.78% RTP and can be played on desktop PCs and mobile devices.

• Triple Edge Poker. From Betsoft Gaming, Triple Edge Poker is actually two games in one. First, it's a single-deck table game where three cards comprise a hand. Second, it includes the Pair Plus side bet, which gives players the opportunity to win more money on each hand.

• 4 of a Kind Bonus Poker. This low volatility video poker game from EGT Interactive is played with a single deck of 52 cards. Different bonuses are awarded to players who hit different varieties of four-of-a-kind hands. Each game goes quite fast; in fact, players can go through hundreds of hands per hour.

Like many other reputable online casinos, Viggoslots allows free play on a good number of the games it has on offer. These free games benefit new poker players in particular, since they can practice without pressure on their bankroll and experiment with strategies for winning at online poker.

Evolve Casino

Like Viggoslots, Evolve Casino is a Mountberg B.V. property that operates with a gaming license from the Curacao government. This online casino is home to nearly two dozen poker games including video poker or slots poker, RNG poker table games, and live poker. The following are several examples:

• Oasis Poker Classic. This traditional 5-card poker game from has the user playing against the house, so there is no bluffing involved. Released in 2018 by Evoplay Entertainment, the game has a 99.70% RTP.

• Casino Hold'em. Created by Evolution Gaming, this is a live poker game that is a variation of Texas Hold'em. It comes with the optional Jumbo 7 Progressive Jackpot side bet, which gives players the opportunity to win a huge jackpot prize.

• Jolly Poker. This classic video poker game from Fazi boasts easy game mechanics, making it suitable for beginners. Unlike other video poker types, it has no wildcards. Hence, players can only create the standard winning combinations. The game has a high RTP and higher than average payments for each hand.