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Poker Rules

Texas Hold'em

First Betting Round

The dealer (indicated by the dealer button) deals two cards to each player. Only the player who receives the cards can view them.

  • The player on the left of the dealer posts the small blind (minimum chip value).
  • The player on the left of the small blind posts the big blind (double the small blind).

Step 1: First Betting Round

The first player to act is to the left of the big blind. Actions are taken clockwise:

  • Options: Fold, Call, or Raise.
  • Big blind player can Fold or Call.
  • If the small blind raises, other players may Call or Pass.

Step 2: The Flop

The dealer places 3 community cards face-up on the table.

Step 3: Second Betting Round

The first remaining player to the left of the dealer starts the betting.

Step 4: The Turn

The dealer places the 4th community card, called the Turn.

Step 5: The River

The dealer places the 5th and final community card, called the River.

Step 6: Showdown

Players reveal their cards when a bet or re-raise is not followed. The winner takes the pot and the next hand begins.

Omaha Poker

Omaha Poker follows the same rules as Texas Hold’em with two exceptions:

  1. Each player receives 4 pocket cards instead of 2.
  2. Players must use exactly 2 pocket cards and 3 community cards to make their best hand.

Omaha Hi/Lo

Same as Omaha, but the pot can be split:

  • Hi hand: Best ranking hand (same as standard Omaha/Texas Hold’em).
  • Lo hand: 5 different cards below 9. Players must use 2 pocket cards.
  • If one Lo hand winner: Pot split 50/50 between Hi and Lo hands.
  • If multiple Lo winners: Compare highest of lowest ranking cards, then next highest, etc.

Pot Limits

Pot Limit (Recommended for Beginners)

Minimum raise equals previous bet or raise. Maximum raise equals:

Total pot + total bets from other players + amount called by the player.

No Limit

No maximum for bets or raises (except table limits). Last round rules remain unchanged.

5 Card Stud

Played with 5 cards. No community cards. Maximum 8 players.

The Ante

Compulsory bet to start the game.

Betting Rounds

  1. First Round: Two cards dealt (1 face-up, 1 face-down). Lowest face-up card posts "bring-in".
  2. Second Round: Third face-up card dealt. Player with best hand showing starts.
  3. Third Round: Fourth face-up card dealt. Same betting rules.
  4. Fourth Round: Fifth and final card dealt. Final betting round.

Showdown

Player with best hand takes the pot. Draws are split equally.

7 Card Stud

Played with 7 cards, maximum 8 players, 5 betting rounds.

The Ante

Compulsory first bet. Dealer selected by drawing lowest card.

Betting Rounds

  1. First Round: Three cards dealt (2 face-down, 1 face-up). Lowest face-up posts bring-in.
  2. Second Round: Fourth face-up card dealt. Betting with max 3 raises. Pairs allow double bet.
  3. Third Round: Fifth face-up card dealt. Max 3 raises.
  4. Fourth Round: Sixth face-up card dealt. Max 3 raises.
  5. Fifth Round: Seventh and final card dealt. Max 3 raises. If insufficient cards, deal 1 community card.

Showdown

Best hand takes the pot. Draws split equally.

Poker Hand Ranking (Strongest → Weakest)

  1. Royal Flush: Same suit 10-A (e.g., 10S, JS, QS, KS, AS)
  2. Straight Flush: Same suit, sequential cards (e.g., 7D, 8D, 9D, 10D, JD)
  3. Four of a Kind: Four cards same value (e.g., JC, JD, JH, JS)
  4. Full House: Three of a kind + pair (highest 3-card set wins)
  5. Flush: Five cards same suit (highest card wins)
  6. Straight: Five sequential cards (Ace high or low, not both)
  7. Three of a Kind: Three cards same value
  8. Two Pair: Two pairs (highest fifth card wins)
  9. One Pair: Two cards same value (highest kicker wins)
  10. High Card: Highest single card if no other hand forms

Six Plus Hold’em

A Texas Hold’em variant with a reduced deck (36 cards: 6-A). Differences:

  • “Three of a Kind” beats a “Straight”.
  • “Flush” beats a “Full House”.

Other rules follow standard Texas Hold’em.