Texas Hold em Poker Basics

Texas Hold em Poker (also know as Holdem Poker) is a card game which you'll take a few minutes to learn but many years to master. As a beginner you'll want to learn the Texas Hold em Poker basics - the rules, hands rankings and types of texas hold em poker.

The absolute Texas hold em poker basics : The game is played with a standard 52 card deck and there may be a minimum of two or a maximum of ten players per game.

Players are dealt two cards each, which are used in addition to the 5 communal cards to create the best possible 5 card poker hand.

The dealer begins the game by dealing two cards to each player; this round is known as the 'Pre-Flop'. The two cards dealt by the poker dealer are placed face down on the table ? these cards are called the pocket or hole cards.

A round of betting occurs before the second round of cards is dealt. In this round the poker dealer places 3 cards face up on the poker table. This is known in Texas Hold em Poker games as the 'Flop'. Each player now has an opportunity to bet or check.

By 'checking' you are choosing not to bet but you still remain in the game, checking is only allowed if there have been no bets placed before your turn in that round.

In the third round, the dealer places another communal card face up on the table. At this time there are 4 communal cards on the table, as well as 2 hole or pocket cards per player. Considering the current choice of cards in their hand and those open on the table, the players again place their bets. This round is known as the 'Turn'.

In the final round before the 'Show-down', the dealer places the fifth and final communal card on the table, face up. And the players begin betting. This round is known as the 'River'.

After the River, the remaining players begin to show their hands. Players may use any combination of their two hole cards and 5 communal cards to create the best possible hand. You may even use all five communal cards to create the best hand.

It's best to play Texas Holdem Poker for free before playing for real. Spend a few minutes getting use to the game, you'll realize how simple and entertaining this game really is.

Play Free Online Texas Holdem Poker now ? it's a great way to learn the game!

Stanley Majors is an experienced online poker journalist who writes articles on a range of poker topics. You can read more on Texas Hold em Poker Basics. Plus find other articles at Texas Holdem Net, which provide useful and factual poker information and insight.

---

Poker on TV

Poker on TV has been the catalyst that allows millions... Read More

Hitting the Jackpot with Progressive Slot Machines

Going For the Million plus PaybackProgressive slot machines offer jackpots... Read More

Video Poker - The Basics

After Blackjack and Craps, video poker gives you some of... Read More

Evaluating Starting Hands In No-Limit Holdem Tournaments

There are three main factors that influence how you should... Read More

More On The Endings Of Poker Tournaments

Previously I've written about tournament end games, and about how... Read More

Poker Can Be Played for Money from the Comfort of Your Living Room?Legally!

Poker is one of the world's all time favorite gambling... Read More

The Secrets of Remembering True Odds

Pssst...! Wanna know a secret?How about the secret to remembering... Read More

Win Every Single Time You Play Poker, Chips Or No Poker Chips, Guaranteed

Having played many, many poker games in my time and... Read More

The Secret of Multiple Odds Tables

Pssst...! Wanna know a secret?How about the secret of winning... Read More

Roulette System: 5 Biggest Gambling Mistakes You Should Avoid

In this article I'd like to share with you the... Read More

The Secret of Making Money Before the Come Out

Pssst...! Wanna know a secret?How about the secret of making... Read More

The Final Table: Pokers Lure

It should come as no surprise that Texas Hold 'em... Read More

Baseball is Back!

What are your goals for this season?In another week the... Read More

The Secret of Betting Dont

Pssst...! Wanna know a secret?How about the secret of Betting... Read More

Alternate Payment Methods Made Easy

Credit cards may be the easier way to purchase casino... Read More

Roulette - An Easy Method

Here is a very simple method that gives you the... Read More

Video Poker - Best Strategy

The table below gives a basic drawing strategy for a... Read More

Roulette System: Illegal Tactics Casino Use Against You

Roulette System: "The Almost Illegal Tactic Casinos Use Against You... Read More

Spread Betting Basics

Spread betting is a complicated venture; the statement is nothing... Read More

Three Card Poker Basics

Three card Poker is a fast paced game which is... Read More

The Secret of Protecting Your Pass Line Bet

Pssst...! Wanna know a secret?How about the secret of protecting... Read More

Poker Hand Rankings

Poker hand rankings are one of the most important aspects... Read More

Online Gambling For Newbies

Often incorporating creative and realistic graphics along with high tech... Read More

Money Management

Your bankroll must be protected at all costs, a good... Read More

Stay Young- Play Bingo!

Exercise, intellectual stimulation, surgery, meditation or detox ? you name... Read More

Virtual Casino Etiquette

There are a few points of virtual casino etiquette that... Read More

Secrets of Texas Hold Em

First if you are tired, angry, drunk or your condition... Read More

Compulsive Gambler Shares His Recovery Story About Gamblers Anonymous Now That He Stopped

A compulsive gambler who participated in Gamblers Anonymous program shared... Read More

Blackjack - What Are the Odds?

It goes without saying but we'll say it anyway: the... Read More

A Teenagers Vegas Vacation

This, a true story about a Vegas vacation involving casino... Read More

The Secret of Put Bets

Pssst...! Wanna know a secret?How about the secrets of making... Read More

2005 World Series of Poker -- Mid Tournament Report

The 2005 World Series of Poker started its 36th year... Read More

The Secret of Making Odds Only Bets

Pssst...! Wanna know a secret?How about the secret of making... Read More