Texas hold'em poker

When playing Texas HoldEm poker, every player is dealt two cards face down – these are called your 'hole cards'. Then there is a round of betting where you can Check, Bet or Fold. This stage of the game is known as pre-flop and what you should do is dependent on those hole cards, or starting hand.

 

 

Five reasons to play texas hold'em

The bread and butter of poker – a great way to get some practice in.

 

• Play any time with any number of players (well, up to 6)

• Play as little or as much as you like with no start or end times

• With fastforward , you can speed through a poor hand in an instant

• Play on your terms. You choose how much to take to the table

• Small blind  just €1 and big blind €2

 

 

Five rules for success

• Start Slowly

• Only (usually) bet if you’ve got the goods

• Pay attention to position

• Take control

• Don't be too hard on yourself