Abstract: A method of playing a variation of Texas Hold'em poker in which each player is dealt three hole cards instead of the usual two. A player sets his three cards into two Texas Hold'em type hands, each having two cards, by selecting from among the three cards one card that is shared with each of the other two cards to form a two-card hand. Except for each player playing two hands, the rules of play are those of a traditional Texas Hold'em game with flop, turn and river board cards, and betting rounds after display of the flop, turn and river board cards. In two variations of the game, the players select their shared cards either prior to or after display of the board flop cards. Also, the shared cards can be opened either at the time they are selected or after the round of betting that follows display of the river card.

Abstract: A computer-controlled system and method for providing information to selected players participating in an on-line poker game with other players, the selected players typically paying a fee for the service. A database of information is maintained pertaining to the play styles of all players, the database containing information gathered during both play in previous poker games even with different players and play in the poker game in progress. The poker game in progress is continuously analyzed with respect to both the cards as they are dealt and play of the players. Information is provided on the display unit of a selected player that pertains to predicted continued play of a hand as it develops, predicted betting of the other players, and advantageous betting by the selected player, the information provided being derived from the database that includes updates that are made as the game progresses.

Abstract: A method of playing a variation of Texas Hold'em poker in which each player is dealt three hole cards instead of the usual two. A player sets his three cards into two Texas Hold'em type hands, each having two cards, by selecting from among the three cards one card that is shared with each of the other two cards to form a two-card hand. Except for each player playing two hands, the rules of play are those of a traditional Texas Hold'em game with flop, turn and river board cards, and betting rounds after display of the flop, turn and river board cards. In two variations of the game, the players select their shared cards either prior to or after display of the board flop cards. Also, the shared cards can be opened either at the time they are selected or after the round of betting that follows display of the river card.

Abstract: A computer-controlled system and method for providing information to selected players participating in an on-line poker game with other players, the selected players typically paying a fee for the service. A database of information is maintained pertaining to the play styles of all players, the database containing information gathered during both play in previous poker games even with different players and play in the poker game in progress. The poker game in progress is continuously analyzed with respect to both the cards as they are dealt and play of the players. Information is provided on the display unit of a selected player that pertains to predicted continued play of a hand as it develops, predicted betting of the other players, and advantageous betting by the selected player, the information provided being derived from the database that includes updates that are made as the game progresses.