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Texas Hold'em Rules
Texas hold’em has been literally holding the attention of hundreds and thousands of poker players. An increasing number of people are getting hooked on to this popular game. Almost anyone can consistently win in poker, if he or she were to be aware of the various Texas hold’em rules.
Texas hold’em rules are pretty simple and therefore easy to remember. Once the cards are distributed, the player who has got the highest number card is then made the 'dealer'. There is a separate chip called 'button' which is placed in front of the particular player in order to indicate this. When it comes to the numbering of the cards 'Ace' is the highest with 'two' being the lowest. Remember, being thorough with Texas hold’em rules also helps in devising a winning strategy.
The dealer button which is placed in front of the dealer is then subsequently passed in the direction of left towards the other players. This way everyone who is participating in the game is assured of getting a chance to be the dealer. The position of each player is considered crucial in this game.
In Texas Holdem each player gets 2 cards at the beginning from the dealer. In the left side of the dealer sits the small blind (or blind) and to his left sits the big blind. The blinds are bets that are made without players having seen the cards in order to create the first chips in the pot. Now each player has 3 options:
CALL – Join the game by matching the big blind amount. RAISE – increase the bet, or FOLD – put your cards back to the dealer and play only next round.
After all players has "spoken" the dealer deal 3 cards, face up. This call 'FLOP'. Now each player needs to make his strongest hand using any combination of the FLOP and/or the cards in his hands.
Now each player has again 3 options:
CHECK – Stays in the game but doesn’t raise the pot amount. RAISE – increase the bet, or FOLD – put your cards back to the dealer and play only next round.
When all players have spoken, the dealer deals the TURN card – 4th card with its face up. Again all players need to CHECK, RAISE, or FOLD.
At this point the dealer deals the 5th card, the RIVER and the players can CHECK, RAISE, or FOLD.
If, after the final round of betting after the river, there are two or more people left in the pot, all players must show their cards. The player with the strongest hand using the five strongest cards wins the pot.
These are the hand rankings in poker. (lower to stronger)
Highest Card
One pair
Two Pairs
Three of a kind
Straight
Flush
Full house
Four of a Kind
Straight Flash
Royal Flash
Anyone who wishes to become familiar with poker rules should try and practice with free online poker games. Since there will be no money at stake, these online poker games will help you immensely. In fact these types of free games are the best possible ways to learn the rules as well as sharpen your skills. Beginners will find them especially useful since it will also allow them to learn about the different strategies that can be used apart from learning about poker rules. |
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