In the last few years, online gaming has taken the Internet by storm. Games which were once the exclusive past times of the wealthy in casinos, can now be played by anyone with a computer in the comfort of their own home. Among the most popular are classic games (such as roulette and poker), which require a lot of concentration and cunning, and more laid back games (such as Ladbrokes bingo). And with great incentives for first time players such as the Ladbrokes bingo bonus, the online gaming trend shows no sign of slowing.

While modern technology has allowed people from all over the world to compete against one another over the Internet, the games themselves have remained largely unchanged for hundreds of years. A prime example of this is poker. The iconic card game has undergone something of a renaissance since the online gaming boom, and is now played by millions around the world who are drawn in by the high level of skill and the big jackpots. However, poker isn't the only entertaining and skilful card game out there, and in this article we briefly discuss some lesser played card games.

1. Liars Poker: The same as normal poker but with one big twist, you are allowed to see your opponents' cards; perfect for huge groups in cramped spaces, and still relies heavily on bluffing. 

2. Creights: A play on the popular 'crazy eights' game. Each card has an individual rule or action that players must perform. Once you get comfortable with the rules, expect a frenzied few hours competing.

3. Ninety Nine: A game which can be viewed as a marriage of bridge and poker, Ninety Nine uses all 52 cards and requires players to conceal their hand and bluff their way to the jackpot.

4. Scotch Bridge (Oh, Hell): Known to be former U.S President Bill Clinton's favourite card game, Scotch Bridge is a lengthy and intellectually challenging trick-taking game. Each player announces before the hand how many tricks he will take in that hand. Many tricks can be played as there are cards in each player’s hand.

5. Le Barbu: Originally from France, Le Barbu is also a trick-taking game that centres around seven different mini games called contracts. Players take turns leading these contracts over the course of Le Barbu's 28 deals. Five of the seven mini games are positive, and all are trick-taking except domino which is the last of the seven to be played.

6. Napoleon: A straight forward trick-taking game in which players are dealt five cards, and then bid as to how many tricks they can make up to the limit of five. Highest bidder starts first, and all cards except the winning one are left facing upwards.

7. Ninety Nine*: Not to be confused with game number three on our list, this version of ninety nine is a fairly simple addition game in which the total cannot exceed 99. Three cards are dealt each round and each player takes a turn removing a card from their hand and placing it on a separate discard deck, when adding a card the player must announce the new total of the discard deck, if a player cannot add a card without the deck exceeding 99 they are out. 

8. Literature: One of the rare card games designed for teams, Literature uses two teams of three. When a player has his or her turn there are two simple procedures to follow, first he or she asks any opposing player if they have a specific card, if they do they must give it to the player, if they do not have the card it is then their go. So the key to success is to remember who asked for what and try and collect as many suits as possible.

9. Psychological Jujitsu: An intense game that relies completely on psychology. Players must try and figure out exactly what each opponent is thinking simply by keeping track of which cards they play. 

10.  Spielen: The last game on our list is a unique fast-paced team game. It is played in pairs and is unique as it is not turn based. The aim of the game is to get four of a kind, and somehow communicate this to your partner without the other team noticing.