Texas Hold ’em Poker: Your Ultimate Guide

Whether you’re a novice eager to learn the ropes or a seasoned player looking to refine your skills, this guide covers everything you need to know about the world’s most popular poker game.

Basic Rules of Texas Hold ’em.

Blinds: The game starts with two players posting small and big blinds, forced bets to ensure action.
Hole Cards: Each player is dealt two private cards, known as “hole cards.”.
Pre-Flop: The first betting round, starting with the player to the left of the big blind.
The Flop: Three community cards are dealt face-up, followed by another round of betting.
The Turn: A fourth community card is dealt face-up, followed by a third round of betting.
The River: The fifth and final community card is dealt, followed by the last betting round.
Showdown: If more than one player remains, a showdown determines the winner based on the best five-card hand.