How to Play Texas Hold 'Em

Texas Hold 'Em is easy to learn and endlessly deep. Whether you're sitting down for the first time or looking to sharpen your edge, High Mountain Poker is where Eugene plays.

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Overview

Every player is dealt two private cards (your "hole cards"). Five community cards are then dealt face-up over four rounds of betting. Your goal: make the best five-card hand using any combination of your hole cards and the community cards — or convince everyone else to fold before it comes to that.

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Follow one hand from deal to showdown.

In this hand, the 10♥ on the turn gives you A-K-Q-J-10: a straight.

How a Hand Plays

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The basics

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Blinds & the Button

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Best hand wins — and in Texas Hold 'Em, knowing the hierarchy is half the battle. Hands are ranked from highest to lowest below.

Poker Hand Rankings

Highest to lowest

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Three Tips for Your First Session

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Questions, Answered

Do I have to use both of my hole cards?

No. In Hold 'Em you can use both, one or neither of your hole cards. (Omaha is different; there you must use exactly two.)

What does "No Limit" mean?

You can bet any amount up to all the chips in front of you at any time.

What happens if two players have the same hand?

The pot is split equally. If the hands differ only in kickers (the side cards), the higher kicker wins.

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