Basic Texas Hold’em Rules
Texas Hold’em starts with two hole cards dealt to each player, followed by five community cards placed face-up on the table. The community cards appear in stages: the flop (three cards), the turn (fourth card), and the river (fifth card). Players make the best five-card hand using any combination of hole and community cards.
Betting occurs at multiple stages: pre-flop, flop, turn, and river. Players can check, bet, raise, or fold during each stage, and strategic decision-making is crucial for success.
Hand Rankings and Winning Strategies
Understanding hand rankings is key to mastering Texas Hold’em. Hands are ranked from high card, pair, two pair, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, to royal flush. Knowing which hands are strong and when to fold or raise helps players maximize their winnings.
Players should also observe opponents’ tendencies—tight, aggressive, loose, or passive—to adjust their gameplay. Using the Hand Strength Helper in Poker Legends can guide beginners in making smarter decisions.