Texas Hold'em Poker All-in-Edition 2009 Demo

When it comes to card games, poker is by far one of the most popular ones out there. People compete for millions of dollars in specially organized tournaments, although there is a growing online industry as well, featuring the same amount of excitement, but without the need to go to a casino. On the other hand, not everyone wants to gamble real money to enjoy a card game.

Texas Hold'em Poker All-in-Edition 2009 is a simulator that recreates the same experience one might get in a real casino, while also eliminating any kind of financial risk on your behalf. Thus, you are left with the pure joy of playing poker, as well as the opportunity to get better at the game and take what you learn out into the world, where your skills can come in handy during a real tournament.

When it comes to gameplay, there’s not much to talk about, as long as you are familiar with the Texas Hold’em rules. Each player is dealt two cards in the beginning and they start betting, raising or folding once everyone sees their cards. Five other cards can be dealt by the dealer, if the players require it, but they put on the table for everyone to see. Hence, the one with the best hand wins all the money in the pot, although it is also possible to win it if everyone else folds.

Although predictable and not very cunning, the A.I. can provide you with a good time if you are not an enthusiast of the game, although you might observe repetitive patterns even so. Some of the computer-controlled opponents might dare to bluff from time to time, but they are usually easy to unmask, at least if you do not mind taking a risk once in a while.

The 3D graphics look more than decent, despite the fact that there’s not a lot you can admire. None of the players around the table have faces, since all you can see is their chips and the back of the cards they’ve been dealt. However, once you get into the atmosphere and you start to concentrate on the game, such trivial details stop being so noticeable, especially if you keep on winning.

In the end, Texas Hold'em Poker All-in-Edition 2009 can prove to be exactly the answer you were looking for if you are on the lookout for a simple, yet effective poker simulator. The graphics are good, the simulation is convincing, and there are enough customization options to please everybody.