The game of poker is an extremely popular worldwide pastime. There are many different variants of the game. In some variations, the pot is split between the highest and lowest hands.

Poker was introduced in the United States during the Civil War. It was first played with a full 52-card deck, although some games may use a smaller deck.

Today, poker is played with plastic chips. Players may also use coins to bet. Each round, players bet toward the pot. After all but one player has folded, the remaining player collects the pot.

During the early 21st century, televised poker became very popular. Many of the poker tournaments on television attracted huge audiences. During this time, online poker also began to gain popularity.

IDNPoker is a poker site that was launched in 2010. Currently, the company is based in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, and is a B2B provider of online gaming platforms.

IDNPoker operates over 10,000 concurrent users, and holds a PAGCOR license. Its client is translated into English, and is available through a minimalistic lobby.

IDNPoker is a good choice for Indonesian poker players. IDN Play, the company’s sister network, is currently ranked second on the PokerScout ranking. It also hosts a number of charity events in Asia. But the site is not widely promoted in the Western market.

IDN Play’s success is attributed to an intense marketing campaign in the local markets. However, the site’s programming is difficult to navigate for Western players.