Lesson 1
What is Texas Hold'em Poker?
An overview of the most popular poker game in the world.
Texas Hold'em is a community card game. This means you share cards with opponents to make the best hand possible.
Unlike other games where you hide your entire hand, in Hold'em, most of the cards are face-up in the middle of the table.
The Goal:
Win chips by either:
- Having the best hand at the showdown.
- Betting enough to make everyone else fold before the showdown.
Full Guide: What is Texas Hold'em Poker? Detailed Rules and Gameplay.
Key Takeaways
- • 2 hole cards (just for you).
- • 5 community cards (for everyone).
- • Make the best 5-card combination.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- • Thinking your two cards are the only ones that matter.
- • Forgetting that your opponent uses the same community cards you do.
Worked Example
The Board
Your Hand
You actually have a Royal Flush (using the 5 board cards). However, your opponent *also* has that same Royal Flush on the board. The pot would likely be split.
Knowledge Check
Test your understanding to complete this lesson.
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