How to Play

Texas Holdem Poker is the most popular poker game played today. Holdem only takes minutes to learn, but a lifetime to perfect. If you are new to the game I recommend playing for free before heading over to Vegas with your own cash.

How to Play:

1. The first step in Texas Holdem Poker is to Post the Blinds. This is when the 2 players immediately to the left of the dealer have to place a predetermined bet before any cards are dealt.
2. After posting the blinds the next step in Texas Holdem Poker the dealer will deal each player 2 cards, these are the only unique cards the players have to make their 5 card hand. These cards are known as the hole cards or pocket cards.
3. After receiving the hole cards a round of betting starts called the pre-flop. This is the first time players can raise, call or fold. It is rare for a Texas Holdem Poker player to fold during the pre-flop and any raises are usually small.
4. The next round is the Flop. The flop is the first 3 communal cards the dealer puts out for everyone's use.
5. After the flop in Texas Holdem Poker is another round of raising, calling and folding. More players will fold at this point, and the raises will be a little bigger then in the pre-flop.
6. The next communal card to be flipped over is the Turn card. Now players start to really get a good feel for their chances of winning.
7. The betting after the turn card will usually increase fast and so will those folding.
8. The last card to be flipped is the River. Now each player knows what their hand is.
9. After the river in Texas Holdem Poker is the showdown this is the last round of betting then everyone who remained in the game turns over their cards and a winner is declared.

After learning these steps you will be ready to play Texas Holdem Poker. I recommend playing at least 50 hands of free play before playing for actual money.