I have years of experience with PHP, HTML, JavaScript and MySQL, all of the skills that would be needed for this project. As a 2nd year University student I have gained knowledge on skills that would be vital to this project, such as being able to create fast and efficient algorithms to ensure that there is no 'lag' for the user. I also have skills in Artificial Intelligence and ways to define rules so that games and programs are more realistic and 'human'.
To do this project I would first create the set of rules that the program would have to follow, in this case the rules of the poker game. One this is done it is then a matter of designing a script that will allow the program to follow the correct rules based on the current situation, and based on the users input (Fold, Call, Raise). All the data and information would be stored in a database, preferably using some form of caching system to allow faster access to the data.
If you have any questions then please feel free to contact me.