There are many variations of poker games and straight poker is one of them. In this game, a complete hand is dealt to each of the players at the table. The players are required to bet on them all in one round. Raising and re-raising is allowed in this type of game. Straight poker is the oldest from of poker that is played. It is also known as Primero, as it forms the root of the game. it was a very popular game among gentlemen during the American Revolutionary War. It is still very popular in UK. In this type of game, a straight hand of five cards is usually shown in the final showdown.

