How to Play
In Texas hold’em, the purpose of the game is to finish with the best poker hand and win the pot. The players to the left of the dealer begin by posting the blind bets. A blind bet is a forced bet that is taken before the cards are dealt and is made instead of an ante. It is posted by the two players to the left of the dealer. A “small blind” is placed by the player to the dealer’s left. The “big blind” is placed by the player left of the small blind. Two pocket cards are dealt to each player face-down. In the first round of betting, the options are to fold, bet, or raise – only one bet, and three raises per player are allowed on the first round also, players cannot “check” in the first round, as blinds are bets, and not antes. Three communal cards or flop are dealt face-up in the center of the table. All communal cards are active for all players and can be used in combination with each player’s two cards. In the second round of betting, the options are to check, fold, bet, or raise. Fourth communal card or turn is dealt face-up. In the third round of betting, the options are to check, fold, bet, or raise. If, at this stage, there are still at least two vying Players, the fifth, and final communal card or river is dealt face-up. The final round of betting follows. All remaining players then create the best five-card hand possible. You can use:
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