Software For Making Card Game

Hello Humans!

Over the last month, I have been researching what is needed to launch a card game (similar to Uno but uses the 52 cards deck) onto a website. There is no money involved i.e. not a gambling site. Source of revenue is Google's adsence.

I envision a virtual lobby and table where users sign in and play. I'm all set with the website set up and monetization component, but even with my programming skills as an ME (C++ and MatLab which do not apply) I am not aware which software I can use.

My online searches led to me downloading a free software that promised to serve as a platform for defining the code that guides the game's rules, turn taking, wins and losses, graphics etc. I have dabbled with it for 2 weeks to no avail. The program is limited in the available options. Lets just say I got what I paid for.

I am willing to pay top dollar for a program that can achieve my goal. Maybe Java? I wonder what Zynga Poker uses.

Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.