Texas hold 'em is now one of the most popular forms of poker. Texas hold 'em's popularity surged in the 2000s due to exposure on television, the Internet and popular literature. During this time hold 'em replaced seven-card stud as the most common game in U.S. casinos.

Texas Hold 'Em is the most popular variation of poker, and has the same hand hierarchy and basic rules as traditional poker, so it's great for beginners.