How to Play Texas Hold'em

Basic: How to Play Texas Hold'em

1. The small and big blinds are posted.
2. Begin the game by dealing two cards face down to each player.
3. Follow with a round of betting starting with the player to the left of the big blind. Players must call , raise or fold in this round of betting. Bets must meet the game minimum.
4. "Burn" - discard unseen - the top card of the deck and place the next three cards, called the "flop," face up in the center of the table. These cards are available to all players, giving each player five cards with which to work.
5. Follow with a second round of betting starting with the first active player to the left of the dealer.
6. Burn the top card and add the fourth community card.
7. Follow with a third round of betting.
8. Burn the top card and add the fifth and final community card.
9. Finish with a final round of betting.
10. Determine the winner.