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I'm not sure what the easiest type of poker to learn is, I guess Limit Hold 'Em can be less harsh than No Limit, and thus easier on people just learning poker. Poker Stars is probably the best website for people learning the game, there is some really low limits and it isn't hard to find a game that suits you.

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