Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for a skill based adaptation of a poker game. Each of a first player and a plurality of second players of the poker game are evaluated for correct play after bets are placed. The correct play of the first player and second players is determined based on making the second players of the poker game fold by the first player and also playing with a null or a positive expected value. The expected value is calculated based on bets placed by each of the first player and the second players, probability of winning the poker game by the first player and the second players, and sum of the bets placed. A predefined percentage of the bets placed is awarded to the first player and the second players for the correct play.