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Reading the Board

Texas Hold’em is a game built around available information, and no matter the format—fixed-limit, pot-limit, or no-limit—your success depends on how well you read the board. Understanding what the community cards are...

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Poker Hand Rankings – Complete Beginner’s Guide to Winning Hands

Mastering poker hand rankings is the first crucial step to becoming a confident player. Each traditional poker hand contains five cards, arranged in a universally recognized hierarchy — the rarer the hand,...

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The Basic Rules of Poker (Texas Hold’em)

Poker exists in many forms—Seven Card Stud, Omaha, Five-Card Draw, and the ever-popular Texas Hold’em. Over the years, Hold’em has risen as the world’s dominant variant, making it the perfect format for...

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Poker Terms Explained

As a lifelong poker enthusiast, I’m always intrigued by how poker terminology has seamlessly made its way into everyday conversation—especially in business settings. Phrases like “hold your cards close to your chest,”...

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What Is a Poker Rake and How Do Casinos Make Money on Poker?

If you’ve ever sat at a poker table, whether it’s live under buzzing lights or online at 2 a.m., you’ve probably seen a few chips quietly disappear from the pot. That silent...

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An Introduction to Poker

Welcome to our first poker lesson. This is the introduction to a wealth of knowledge about the most exciting card game ever devised – poker. Either you already know it or will...

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The Betting Variations in Poker

In addition to the many forms of poker, there are also several betting variations that are played. In our rules of poker lesson we explained how to play Texas hold’em but we didn’t mention the...

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Typical Beginner Mistakes

Hopefully you’ve already absorbed a wealth of knowledge from our poker lessons. There’s still much to learn – in fact you’ll never stop learning about poker. Before moving onto the next stage...

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The Reasons for Betting in Poker

Understanding how to bet is one of the fundamental skills in poker. If your aim is to become a skilled poker player, you have to understand why you are betting in the...

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