One video game that introduced me to online poker is "Casino Series - Poker". From it you could learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. You could discover the many variations of poker with this set, such as Texas Hold 'em poker, draw poker , stud, guts, spit-in-the-ocean and more fun poker variations. The game set includes a deck of coated cards, rulebook and poker dice. Everything comes packaged in a collectible Casino Series retro-styled tin. It was a perfect game for travel for any number of players, and this is how I learned how to play poker while traveling with friends, in the train or in the bus.
Another video game I liked but it has nothing to do with card games and poker is "Fusion Crew Fusion Dome". In the Fusion Dome, kids can choose the strongest of their Fusion Crew and magnetically fuse them together, then go head-to-head with the competition. You can simply place the figure halves in the fusion chamber to create unique characters for play. The unit will announce figure's name. Figures are then placed in dome where the contest features flashing lights and battle sounds. Using button handles built into unit, players can influence outcome by sending "power ups" to their figures. The main console is designed for two players. It includes Judo Chop and Lunge Lizard figures along with five challenge cards.
Anyway the good thing about playing video games online is that it is a good preparation for online poker, especially if you play multi-player games, like StarCraft. The thing is I thought that when I started to play online poker, there was more depth to this kind of game. Maybe it is the fact that we play with real money, so suddenly the online game becomes much more serious when your actions and each of them has direct financial implications. I love this game and I recommend it to all my friends, but this is something to use with moderation. After this is a form of gambling and you do not want to get addicted at it.