TEXAS HOLD'EM

How to Play Texas Hold'em

Texas Hold'em is the most popular poker variant. Each player gets two private cards (hole cards). Five community cards are dealt face-up in three stages: the Flop (3 cards), the Turn (1 card), and the River (1 card). Make the best 5-card hand from any combination of your 2 cards and the 5 community cards.

Hand Rankings (High to Low)

• Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House
• Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, High Card

Basic Strategy

• Play tight-aggressive: only play strong starting hands, but bet them aggressively.
• Position matters — play more hands when you're on the button (last to act).
• Pay attention to your opponents' betting patterns.
• Don't chase draws without the right pot odds.