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Introduction to Texas Holdem
Texas Holdem is the
world’s favorite Poker game. It’s fast and popular. Two cards (pocket
cards) are dealt to each player who attempts to make the best hand using
these and the five community cards on the table. A round of betting
precedes each community card. It is the lowest-limit Poker game.
How to Play the
Game
Players to the left of the Dealer begin
the game of Texas Holdem by posting the blind bets. The Player on the
Dealer's left posts a Small Blind bet, and the Player on the Small Blind's
left posts a Big Blind bet. The Dealer's position at the table changes
after every game. The dealer button (D) shows the Dealer's position at the
table.
Two pocket cards are dealt to each Player.
In the first round, the Player to the Big Blind's left plays first and can
either:
Note: In the first round, betting is
capped at one bet and three raises per Player. Players cannot Check in the
first betting round because the Blinds are bets, not antes.
In the second round, three community cards are dealt. This is called the
Flop. A round of betting follows, and Players can either:
In the third round, a fourth community
card is dealt. This is called the Turn. Another round of betting follows.
In the fourth round, a fifth and final community card is dealt. This is
called the River Card. The final round of betting follows. The remaining
Players then use their two pocket cards and the five community cards to
create the best five-card hand possible. The winner takes the pot.
Note: If two or more Players have the same hand, the pot is split equally
between them.
Tips
Improve your chances of winning at Texas Holdem with these strategies:
- By the second round of betting, you
will be able to see five of your seven cards. This will give you a good
idea of how strong your final hand will be.
- Don’t forget to consider how the five
community cards work with your hidden hand. Is it as strong as you
think?
Don’t be afraid to fold. Better to bail
out early if you have a worthless hand.
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