Holdem Poker

Holdem poker and especially Texas Holdem poker is one of the most popular poker games, played almost on every poker tournament. Holdem poker is played by two or more players (usually poker table accommodates only twelve places for players). Play begins with each player being dealt two cards face down.

These are the only cards each player will receive individually, and they will not be revealed until showdown, making Holdem poker a closed poker game.
A first pre-flop betting round now happens, beginning with the player to the left of the big blind (or the dealer, if no blinds are used). Now the dealer deals a burn card, followed by three face-up community cards called the flop, followed by a second betting round.

This and all subsequent betting rounds begin with the player the dealer's left. After this round, a burn card and single community card called the turn are dealt, followed by a third betting round.

Finally, a burn and a single community card called the river are dealt, followed by a fourth betting round and showdown if necessary.
Are you interested in the course of a Holdem poker game? Read more about Holdem poker at the Holdem poker rule or Texas Holdem poker rule page.