How To Play Texas Hold'Em

Before each new hand, two players are required to post big and small blinds. Blinds are forced bets that signal the commencement of wagering. Antes, which are forced contributions from everyone on the table, may also be used. Blinds provide all the action since they involve players putting money into the pot.

The small blind, which is actually half the amount of the big blind, is often posted by the player seated on the left of the dealer button. The gambler who is situated directly left to the stated player will post the big blind. Blinds are raised at specific intervals depending on the number of players remaining on the table.

The second round involves only players that never folded. It commences with the action of the first active gambler positioned to the left of the button. This player can bet, call, raise, fold, and even check. If the wager checks, then the action is subsequently passed to the next active bettor in the table. The action closes when the last raise or bet has been called or each player checks.

The next round is referred to as the turn and involves cards being dealt face up. Once this round is complete, the remaining players proceed to the next round called the river, which is similar to the previous round.