Texas Holdem Basic Rules

If your new to the game learning Texas Holdem Basic Rules is a smart way to start. The rules are easy to follow. And allow you to use many different tactics to win.

Rules to texas holdem vary from game to game. But all use same basic rules which are covered here. More specific rules and variations can be found by clicking here.

All holdem games are played with each player receiving two cards that are combined with 5 community card to form the best 5 card hand. Actions like dealing and betting are always in a clockwise movement.
Let's look at at one round of holdem.

Before the Flop (preflop)

2) Before any cards are dealt in a round of texas holdem blinds are placed. Which are forced bets made by the two players directly to the left of the dealer button. Starting with the small blind which is typically one half the size of the big blind.

3) Each player now receives two cards which are dealt face down also called hole cards. These will be eventually combined with five cards that all players can use to form the highest ranking five card hand combination.

4) Now there is a round of betting starting with the player directly left of the big blind and ending with the player in the big blind. During any round of betting a player may bet, raise, check or fold.

The Flop

6) A second round of betting takes place this time starting with the player in the small blind and ending with the player that has the button. This will be the order for all remaining betting rounds.

The Turn

8) A third round of betting takes place.

The River