Royal Flush
A, K, Q, J, 10 — all the same suit
POKER SCHOOL
Learn the game.
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You do not need to be an expert to play with us. Start with the basics, ask questions, and learn at your own pace in a friendly, zero-pressure league.
Start with Hand Rankings ↓KNOW WHAT BEATS WHAT
Texas Hold'em hand rankings.
Hands are listed strongest to weakest. Your final hand is the best five-card combination available from your two hole cards and the five community cards.
A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠
Straight Flush
Five consecutive cards of the same suit
Four of a Kind
Four cards of the same rank
Full House
Three of a kind plus a pair
Flush
Five cards of the same suit
Straight
Five consecutive cards of mixed suits
Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same rank
Two Pair
Two different pairs
One Pair
Two cards of the same rank
High Card
No made hand; the highest card plays
FROM DEAL TO SHOWDOWN
How a hand works.
Each stage adds information. You can check, bet, call, raise, or fold when it is your turn, depending on the action before you.
Pre-Flop
Everyone receives two private hole cards. Action begins left of the big blind.
The Flop
Three community cards are dealt face up, followed by a round of betting.
The Turn
A fourth community card is dealt, followed by another betting round.
The River
The fifth and final community card is dealt, followed by the last betting round.
Showdown
Remaining players reveal their cards. The best five-card hand wins the pot.
COMMON ACTIONS
What you can do.
Check — Pass the action without betting when no bet has been made.
Bet — Put chips into the pot first.
Call — Match the current bet.
Raise — Increase the current bet.
Fold — Give up the hand and keep the rest of your chips.
GOOD TABLE HABITS
Keep the game friendly.
- Act only when it is your turn.
- Keep your cards and larger chips visible.
- State your action clearly before moving chips.
- Protect your cards until the hand is complete.
- Be patient with new players—and ask the dealer when unsure.
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