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New to poker

Rules and hand rankings. Start here to learn how a hand plays out.

4 articles · About 33 min · We recommend reading from the top

  • 1How a hand plays out
  • 2Hand rankings and how winners are decided
  • 3Terms used at the table
  1. 01BeginnerAbout 10 min

    Rules and the flow of a hand

    From the deal through four betting rounds and showdown.

    • Blinds and action order
    • What to do in the four betting rounds
  2. 02BeginnerAbout 8 min

    Poker hand rankings

    The 10 hand ranks in order and how to choose five cards from seven.

    • The 10 hand ranks and their frequencies
    • Choose the best five cards from seven
  3. 03BeginnerAbout 9 min

    Comparing hands of the same rank

    Kickers and when the pot is tied.

    • How to compare ranks for each hand
    • Kickers and when the pot is tied
  4. 04BeginnerAbout 6 min

    Glossary

    Common terms such as check, call and kicker.

    • Betting terms and table terms
    • Poker terms in English
Next categoryBasic strategyWhich starting hands to play and how position changes your range.
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