How to play poker?

Question

I don't know the poker rules (online poker)

Answer 1

To give you the best possible answer to your question please read the following:

A hand of Texas Holdem starts with two players left of the dealer putting in the BLINDS-or forced bets. There is a SMALL BLIND and a BIG BLIND. The big blind is usually twice as much the small blind. The blinds are determined before the game begins.

The REASON for blinds is to encourage action. Once you get your feet wet you'll see without blinds, players would just fold, fold, fold until they got pocket Aces or Kings (the two best possible hands).

The dealer position usually has a small round "button" in front of him to signify positioning. Occasionally you'll hear the phrase "on the button"...that's the dealer position.

After two players put in their blinds, each player is dealt TWO CARDS face down. These are called "hole cards". Here is an example of your "hole cards":

Now, each player has the opportunity to CALL THE BLINDS, MAKE A RAISE, OR FOLD. The person to the immediate left (the action always moves clockwise)of the big blind is first to act. This player is known to be "under the gun" or first position.

If no one raises the pot, the last person to act is the player who put in the big blind. He can either CHECK (and let the flop come out) or he can bet and start another round of betting. The big blind is the only position on the table to the "option".

Now once everyone has either bet, raised or folded the pot is considered to be good. It is then time for the flop.

The dealer (according to official Texas Holdem rules) first "burns" a card and then places three-cards face-UP on the center of the table:

Now another round of betting begins. For the rest of the hand (according to the official Texas Holdem rules), the action will start to the IMMEDIATE LEFT of the dealer and move clockwise...with the dealer acting last in any round of action.

Once the second round of betting is completed, the dealer burns another card and then places a FOURTH card on the table. This is commonly known as the "turn" or "fourth street". Once again, players are allowed to bet.

And then finally the dealer burns a third card and then places a fifth and final card on the "board"...this card is termed as "fifth street" or the "river".

A final round of betting begins. When the betting ends the player with the best "five" cards (who hasn't folded) wins the pot. Although there are seven cards in each persons hand (two hole cards and the five community cards), ONLY THE FIVE BEST are considered. This is especially important when no one can beat the board.

For an example, if the five cards on the board were all hearts, and two players left in the hand didn't have a heart, the outcome would be a SPLIT POT. Both players would get 50% if the pot and the next hand would begin.

For more complete information on Texas Holdem the "cadillac of poker" go to Learn To Win Holdem.

Read all the articles and if you want to play for fun you can download either Pokerstars, FullTilt Poker or Absolute and start putting into practice what you've learned. Good luck to you. it very easy

Answer 2

To give you the best possible answer to your question please read the following:

A hand of Texas Holdem starts with two players left of the dealer putting in the BLINDS-or forced bets. There is a SMALL BLIND and a BIG BLIND. The big blind is usually twice as much the small blind. The blinds are determined before the game begins.

The REASON for blinds is to encourage action. Once you get your feet wet you'll see without blinds, players would just fold, fold, fold until they got pocket Aces or Kings (the two best possible hands).

The dealer position usually has a small round "button" in front of him to signify positioning. Occasionally you'll hear the phrase "on the button"...that's the dealer position.

After two players put in their blinds, each player is dealt TWO CARDS face down. These are called "hole cards". Here is an example of your "hole cards":

Now, each player has the opportunity to CALL THE BLINDS, MAKE A RAISE, OR FOLD. The person to the immediate left (the action always moves clockwise)of the big blind is first to act. This player is known to be "under the gun" or first position.

If no one raises the pot, the last person to act is the player who put in the big blind. He can either CHECK (and let the flop come out) or he can bet and start another round of betting. The big blind is the only position on the table to the "option".

Now once everyone has either bet, raised or folded the pot is considered to be good. It is then time for the flop.

The dealer (according to official Texas Holdem rules) first "burns" a card and then places three-cards face-UP on the center of the table:

Now another round of betting begins. For the rest of the hand (according to the official Texas Holdem rules), the action will start to the IMMEDIATE LEFT of the dealer and move clockwise...with the dealer acting last in any round of action.

Once the second round of betting is completed, the dealer burns another card and then places a FOURTH card on the table. This is commonly known as the "turn" or "fourth street". Once again, players are allowed to bet.

And then finally the dealer burns a third card and then places a fifth and final card on the "board"...this card is termed as "fifth street" or the "river".

A final round of betting begins. When the betting ends the player with the best "five" cards (who hasn't folded) wins the pot. Although there are seven cards in each persons hand (two hole cards and the five community cards), ONLY THE FIVE BEST are considered. This is especially important when no one can beat the board.

For an example, if the five cards on the board were all hearts, and two players left in the hand didn't have a heart, the outcome would be a SPLIT POT. Both players would get 50% if the pot and the next hand would begin.

For more complete information on Texas Holdem the "cadillac of poker" go to Learn To Win Holdem.

Read all the articles and if you want to play for fun you can download either Pokerstars, FullTilt Poker or Absolute and start putting into practice what you've learned. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

I would start by just playing and chatting with the guys at the table. There are many free sites including Yahoo, Absolute and PartyPoker.com. if you run out of play money, they give you more.

At the same time, while playing, read a few books on Poker. I personally like Doyle Brunson's books, and Eric Lundrin has a good one for tournament play, but for learning the basics, I would start with Doyle's.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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