1
10♠
J♠
Q♠
K♠
A♠
Royal Flush
Sequence from 10 to Ace of the same suit. The rarest and strongest hand in poker.
Guide
How to Play Texas Hold'em
Complete guide for beginners to learn the rules, hands, and strategies of the world's most popular poker game.
Rules
Game Objective
Texas Hold'em is the most popular poker variation in the world. The goal is simple: make the best 5-card combination using the 2 cards you receive and the 5 community cards on the table.
You can win in two ways:
- Best hand — Showing your cards at the end (showdown) with the strongest combination among all players.
- Force a fold — Betting in a way that all opponents fold, and you take the pot without showing your cards.
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A♥
K♠
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Hands
Texas Hold'em Hands
Card combinations are ranked from strongest to weakest:
2
A♥
K♥
Q♥
J♥
10♥
Straight Flush
5 cards in sequence of the same suit.
3
A♠
A♣
A♥
A♦
9♠
Four of a Kind
4 cards of the same rank.
4
K♠
K♣
K♥
9♠
9♦
Full House
Three of a kind + a pair.
5
A♥
K♥
10♥
7♥
2♥
Flush
5 cards of the same suit (any order).
6
9♣
10♦
J♣
Q♠
K♣
Straight
5 cards in sequence of different suits.
7
Q♠
Q♣
Q♥
8♠
3♦
Three of a Kind
3 cards of the same rank.
8
A♠
A♣
9♥
9♦
5♠
Two Pair
Two different pairs.
9
J♠
J♣
A♥
7♦
3♠
One Pair
Two cards of the same rank.
10
A♠
K♦
9♣
6♥
2♠
Carta Alta
Nenhuma combinação. Vence quem tem a carta mais alta.
Structure
Blinds and the Dealer
Before each hand, two players are forced to make mandatory bets called blinds. This ensures there is always money in the pot.
| Blinds and the Dealer | Position |
|---|---|
| Dealer (D) | Button indicating the dealer of the round. Rotates one position each hand. |
| Small Blind (SB) | Forced bet of 50% of the blind. Located to the left of the dealer. |
| Big Blind (BB) | Forced bet of 100% of the blind. Located to the left of the SB. |
| Position | The further right of the dealer, the better the position — you act last and see others' moves. |
Positions
Table Position
There are three main positions at the Texas Hold'em table:
| Position | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Position (EP) | First to speak. Most disadvantageous position — you act without knowing what others will do. |
| Middle Position (MP) | Intermediate position. You've seen some moves but can still be surprised. |
| Late Position (LP) | Last to speak. Most advantageous position — you act with information from everyone else. |
Bets
Betting Types
In Texas Hold'em, there are three types of betting:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| No Limit | Players can bet any amount of chips available at any time. |
| Fixed Limit | Players must bet at predefined moments with predetermined amounts. |
| Pot Limit | Players can only bet up to the total value of the pot. |
Plays
Table Actions
In each round, you can perform the following actions:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Fold | Give up the hand and lose the chips already bet. |
| Call | Match the current bet amount to stay in the hand. |
| Raise | Increase the current bet, forcing opponents to pay more or fold. |
| All-in | Bet all remaining chips at once. |
| Check | Pass your turn without betting. Only possible when there is no bet to call. |
Action
Betting Rounds
A Texas Hold'em hand has 4 betting rounds. In each round, you can: call, raise, or fold.
1
Pre-Flop
Each player receives 2 hole cards. Actions start to the left of the Big Blind.
2
Flop
3 community cards are revealed. Second betting round.
3
Turn
4th community card is revealed. Third betting round.
4
River
5th and final community card is revealed. Last betting round.
Strategy
Tips for Beginners
Play strong hands
At first, only play high pairs (AA, KK, QQ, JJ) and high suited cards (AK, AQ, AJ). Fewer hands = fewer problems.
Pay attention to position
The later you act, the more information you have. Play more hands in position (last to speak) and fewer out of position.
Don't chase losses
Poker has variance. You can lose several hands in a row even playing well. Don't try to recover losses by betting emotionally.
Observe your opponents
Watch how others play. Who bets a lot? Who folds easily? Use this information to your advantage.
Manage your bankroll
Never play with money you can't afford to lose. Join tables with blinds that fit your bankroll.
Terms
Beginner's Glossary
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pot | Total chips bet in a hand. The winner takes the pot. |
| Showdown | Moment when remaining players reveal their cards to determine the winner. |
| All-in | Betting all the chips you have in the hand. |
| Bluff | Betting or raising with a weak hand to make opponents fold. |
| Nuts | The best possible hand at that moment in the game. |
| Check | Not betting, but staying in the hand. Only possible when no one has bet before. |
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