Poker rules
On this page you will learn the basic rules of the game of poker. There are many different variations of poker. We'll take a look at the most popular poker variation, which is Texas Hold'em.
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Seating
The first thing the game starts with is seating. In PokerGloss at one table can play from 2 to 20 people. All players have the same number of chips.
Dealer
The 'D' chip stands for dealer. This indicates who occupies the button position. Each player becomes a dealer once per round.
The dealer (button) position is the most favorable position in the game. The player in this position sees what decisions the other players make and bets last. The exception is the first round of bidding, when the dealer enters the game first.
Blind Bets
To the left of the dealer sit the small blind and the big blind. These two players place the mandatory bets, which are placed by default in every hand. The small blind bets half the size of the mandatory bet. The next player, the big blind, bets the full bet.
Preliminary round or pre-flop
After the dealer is determined and the small and big blinds are placed, each player is dealt two pocket cards. And the bidding begins. Each player assesses the strength of his cards. And decides whether to bet or to fold, and thus exit the bidding.
It makes sense to discard cards if the player thinks they are weak. It is necessary to save your chips, and wait for stronger cards. The remaining players who have bet move on to the next phase of bidding.
The following actions are available to players during bidding:
check - agree with the current bet, skip the move;
call – to equalize the stakes of the opponent;
raise – raise the rate;
re-raise – raise the higher rate;
all-in – put all the chips you have;
fold – reset cards, finish bidding.
Bidding on the pre-flop is over when the opponents have made equal bets. Chips are moved to the total prize pot. The remaining players who have bet move on to the next stage of bidding.
Flop
The first 3 cards are placed on the table.
The task of the players is to estimate the strength of their cards, and to make a hands. You can learn about poker hands in this article:link
If the player has no winning hands, he should assess further prospects. The first bet is made by the player to the left of the dealer. Bidding takes place in order, similar to pre-flop.
Turn
Turn - the stage when the fourth card is placed on the table.
Bidding starts with the participant to the left of the dealer. Players evaluate the strength of their cards and their future prospects. At the current stage, some participants who decide to pass and fold cards may be eliminated.
River
River is the final stage of bidding in a poker hand. The fifth card is placed on the table.
Players determine the strength of the collected hands, assess the chances of winning. There is a chance to make participants reset by big bets. According to the results of the bets on the river the final size of the prize pot is formed. After all the players have made a move and the bets are tied, the cards are opened.
Showdown
After all phases of the deal are completed, the cards are opened. The strength of hands of 2 pocket cards and 5 on the table is determined. The one with the strongest hands wins. If several players have the same hand, they divide their winnings into equal parts.
Sometimes during the bidding some players run out of chips. Then the second prize pot is formed. And the winner with the strongest hand is determined by the results of the showdown. An inactive participant has the right to claim only the first pot, in case he has the strongest hand.
Bluff
Bluffing is when a player has weak cards in his hand, but forces his opponents to discard their cards. The player makes a big bet, thus scaring the opponents who think he has a good hand. This is very risky, and you should first make sure that your opponents do not have any strong cards. If your opponents believe your bluff, they will fold. And you will be the winner with weak cards in your hand. Whether or not to show your cards is up to you. Also, VIP users can show only one card. Learn more:link
After the winner is determined, the dealer, small and big blind chips are shifted clockwise. Pocket cards are dealt and a new game begins.
Now that you know the rules of poker, you can create a game with your own parameters. Read more here:link