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        Poker Examples

        Work through a real example to get a basic understanding of how to play poker

      • Poker Tutorial Example
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      • Poker Betting Options

        There are 5 options available to all players at the table; bet, call, raise, fold and check. Texas Hold'em has 4 rounds of betting; pre flop, post flop, the turn and the river. It's crucial to understand your betting options and the mechanics of the game as these are the tools you constantly work with in order to achieve success.

        Bet

        The only time a player has the ability to bet is when you are the first person to contribute to the pot on that round; if someone has bet before them in that round, they can only call, raise or fold. Betting is also referred to as opening the pot.

        Call

        The only prerequisite that comes with calling is that you must match the amount of any previous bets or raises in that round. So if someone has raised to 100 infront of you, you must call 100 in order to continue.
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        Raise

        Only if another player has already opnened the pot on that round of betting are you able to raise. By raising, not only are you calling your opponents bet, you are also forcing them to add more money into the pot in order to continue. If the pot has already been raised on that betting round, reraising is also an option.

        Fold

        No matter what, you always have the option of folding, you receive an opportunity to fold on every round of betting.

        Check

        Checking is only available as an option when the pot has'nt been opened yet, if someone has bet you no longer are able to check, you must either call, raise or fold.
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              Poker Rules

              Click on a poker game below to learn the rules.

              Each article also has a step by step guide which shows you how to play the game.

            • Texas Holdem Poker Rules
            • Omaha Poker Rules
            • Five Card Draw Poker Rules
            • Rules for 7 Card Stud Poker
              • Poker Variations

                History, explanations and top tips for each of the major forms of poker.

              • Different Types of Poker Games
              • Texas Holdem
              • Omaha Poker
              • Five Card Draw
              • 7 Card Stud
                • Online Poker Tournaments

                  Guides to the different types of online poker tournaments.

                  Detailed explanations of how each poker format is played.

                • Online Poker Tournaments Explained
                • Poker Sit and Go
                • Ring Games
                • Satellite Tournaments
                • Multi Table Tournaments
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