Poker is one of the fastest growing types of games in Brazil. According to market research data site Statista, the country went from just 100,000 fans in 2006 to approximately 4 million in 2018.
While a recent report by the Brazilian Confederation of Texas Hold’em (CBTH) projects that around 7 million people play poker frequently in Brazil.
Furthermore, poker has the status of ‘sport of the mind’ or ‘sport of intelligence’, granted by the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA).
Due to the boom in poker in the country, Novibet seeks to offer the most popular variations of the game to the Brazilian public.
There are a number of actions available for aficionados, such as Community League for Novibet players, Online Satellites for the biggest live tournaments, exclusive tables and tempting rewards with the Novibet VIP program.
Most popular poker versions at Novibet
Certainly, there are countless variations of poker and none can be singled out as the ‘best’. However, most players have their first contact with this modality from Texas Hold’em.
The most famous format today and one of the simplest to assimilate, once the player becomes familiar with the dynamics of Texas Hold’em, they can now start to venture into the others.
At Novibet Poker you will find several versions available, such as Omaha, Razz, Stud Poker.
Texas Hold’em
This is the most widespread model in the world and a simple way to enter the world of poker.
Omaha (Regular or Hi/Lo)
A variation in which 4 cards are dealt in the hand instead of two. Very creative and with a different betting philosophy.
Stud Poker (or 7 Card Stud)
A version for those who appreciate the old habits. In Stud, bettors receive 7 cards each and none in the middle for everyone. The hand must be made with 5 cards, 2 face down and 5 face up.
5 Card Drawing
This is the type of poker that appears most often in western films with 5 cards each and consecutive rounds of betting with unlimited hand changes. Exciting and with strong appeal among poker players, but before Texas became popular with the community.
Razz or Lowball
Stud version, however the aim is to beat the lowest card. Although it is a variation with its peculiarities, it has its player base.
Horse
While this is a version mixing details of Hold’em, Omaha, Razz, Stud and Eight.
Eight
In this curious format, the player needs to make the best low hand, with cards lower than 8.
If you are interested in any of these modalities, simply access and register on the Novibet platform!
It is always worth remembering that betting is restricted to adults and must be done responsibly.