Texas Hold'em Poker

The world's most popular poker variant. Combine hole cards with community cards to make the best five-card hand.

Objective

Win chips by having the best five-card hand or by bluffing opponents into folding.

Setup

Each player gets 2 hole cards face down. Place the dealer button and post blinds.

How to Play

Two players post small and big blinds.,Each player receives 2 private cards (hole cards).,First betting round (Pre-flop): players bet, call, raise, or fold.,The Flop: 3 community cards are dealt face up. Another betting round.,The Turn: 1 more community card. Another betting round.,The River: Final community card. Final betting round.,Showdown: Remaining players reveal cards. Best 5-card hand wins.

Winning

The player with the best five-card poker hand (using any combination of hole and community cards) wins the pot.

Tips

Start tight — play fewer hands but play them aggressively.,Position matters: acting last gives you more information.

Variations

Pot-Limit Hold'em — bets capped at pot size.,Short Deck Hold'em — played with 36 cards (2-5 removed).