The rules of Texas Hold'em poker

Texas hold'em poker is a popular card game in which each player is dealt two private cards and five community cards are placed on the poker table . Players must use their private cards and community cards to form the best possible hand. The aim of the game is to win the other players' chips by having the best hand or by making the other players give up their turn.

Here are the basic rules for playing Texas hold'em poker:

1. Before starting the game, one player is designated as the dealer. The dealer then deals two hole cards to each player, one card at a time, starting with the player to their left and continuing clockwise.

2. The player to the left of the dealer begins the betting round. Players can choose to bet, raise, call (bet the same amount as the previous player) or fold (give up their hand).

3. Once all players have had the opportunity to bet, three community cards are placed face up on the table. This step is called the flop.

4. A new betting round begins, starting with the player to the left of the dealer. Players can again bet, raise, call or fold.

5. After the second betting round, a fourth community card, called the turn, is placed face up on the table.

6. A third round of betting begins, starting with the player to the left of the dealer. Players can still bet, raise, call or fold.

7. Finally, a fifth and final community card, called the river, is placed face up on the table.

8. A final round of betting begins, starting with the player to the dealer's left. Players can still bet, raise, call or fold.

9. If several players are still in play after the last betting round, the player with the best hand wins the pot. If only one player remains in play after the last betting round, he automatically wins the pot.

10. Poker hands are ranked from weakest to strongest:

the pair,

the double pair,

three of a kind,

the following,

the colour,

the full,

the square,

the straight flush and

the royal flush.

It is important to note that players can use any community cards to form their hand. They can also use just one of their hole cards, both hole cards, or none of their hole cards to form their hand.

In summary, Texas hold'em poker is an exciting card game that can be played with friends or online. By following these basic rules, players can start playing Texas hold'em poker and enjoy the suspense and excitement of this popular game.