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Royal Flush
Royal Flush
10, J, Q, K, A of the same suit — the strongest hand in poker.
Poker Guide · English
Everything you need to know about Poker
Rules · Hands · Strategy
The complete guide: hand rankings, game stages (Pre-Flop → Showdown), blinds, bluffing, Pot Odds and strategy. All in one place — from the first rule to pro-level tricks.
10 hands
5 game stages
6 pro tips
Poker Hand Rankings
The 10 hands from strongest to weakest — memorize the list; it's the foundation for every decision at the table.
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Straight Flush
Straight Flush
Five consecutive cards of the same suit.
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Four of a Kind
Four of a Kind
Four cards of the same rank + a kicker.
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Full House
Full House
Three of a kind + a pair in the same hand.
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Flush
Flush
Five cards of the same suit, not consecutive.
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Straight
Straight
Five consecutive cards, not of the same suit.
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Three of a Kind
Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same rank + two side cards.
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Two Pair
Two Pair
Two different pairs + a kicker.
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One Pair
One Pair
Two cards of the same rank + three side cards.
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High Card
High Card
No combination — the highest card decides.
Game Stages — Texas Hold'em
5 clear stages from Pre-Flop to Showdown. A steady flow, betting rounds between stages.
1
Pre-Flop
Each player receives two hole cards. The first betting round starts with the player left of the Big Blind (UTG).
2
Flop
The dealer reveals three community cards in the middle. Second betting round begins.
3
Turn
A fourth community card is revealed. Third betting round.
4
River
The fifth and final community card. Final betting round.
5
Showdown
Remaining players reveal their hands — the best hand wins the pot.
Betting Actions in Poker
The 5 options available on every turn at the table.
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Check
Pass to the next player without betting — only if no bet was made this round.
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Bet
Open the first bet in the current round.
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Call
Match the previous player's bet.
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Raise
Increase the bet above the current amount.
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Fold
Discard your cards and exit the hand — forfeiting your bet.
Blinds — the fuel of the game
Blinds are forced bets posted before cards are dealt — so every hand has a starting pot and not everyone just folds.
Small Blind sits left of the dealer. Big Blind sits to its left, usually twice the size.
The dealer and blinds rotate clockwise every hand — so everyone shares the mandatory cost and the game keeps its pace.
SB · Small Blind
½ BB
Left of the dealer
BB · Big Blind
1 BB
Left of the SB
Bluffing — the art of deception
A bluff is a bet with a weak hand aimed at making the opponent fold a stronger one. It works when the story stays consistent.
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When to bluff
- Late position
- Board that hurts opponent's range
- Opponent capable of folding
- Consistent story across streets
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When not to
- vs a Calling Station
- Small pot
- Multi-way pot
- Wet board that hits opponent's range
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Types of bluff
- Pure Bluff — no equity
- Semi-Bluff — draw as backup
- Continuation Bet (C-Bet)
- Overbet Bluff — max pressure
6 Pro Tips
What separates a hobby player from a long-term winner.
Play with position
A player who acts late has an edge — they see how everyone else plays first. Open wider from the Button, tighter from UTG.
Read opponents
Watch bet sizes, tempo and behavior. An odd river bet or sizing that doesn't fit the assumed hand — those are signs worth money.
Bluff in the right spots
Bluffing works against opponents who can fold, on boards that miss their range, and from late position. Never bluff a Calling Station.
Bankroll management
Only play with money you can afford to lose. 20–30 buy-ins is a reasonable cash-game bankroll, more for tournaments.
Understand Pot Odds
Before any meaningful call — calculate: how much to pay vs pot size? Does your equity cover it? This is the single most important calculation.
Mental discipline
Tilt is the #1 cause of losses. One bad hand isn't worth an hour of bad decisions. Stand up, breathe, come back when calm.
Poker · FAQ
Every question players ask us — in one place.
What are the basic rules of Texas Hold'em poker?
In Texas Hold'em each player gets two personal hole cards, and five community cards are revealed on the table in 3 stages (Flop, Turn, River). Goal: build the strongest 5-card hand from 7. There are four betting rounds: Pre-Flop, Flop, Turn, River. The last player standing, or the strongest hand at Showdown, wins the pot.
What is the poker hand order from strongest to weakest?
Royal Flush → Straight Flush → Four of a Kind → Full House → Flush → Straight → Three of a Kind → Two Pair → One Pair → High Card. On a tie (e.g. two players with the same pair) — the kicker (highest side card) decides.
What are blinds?
Blinds are forced bets posted before cards are dealt, creating an initial pot. Small Blind sits left of the dealer, Big Blind sits to its left and is usually twice the size. Blinds rotate clockwise every hand — so everyone contributes.
What is a bluff and when to do it?
A bluff is a bet/raise with a weak hand aimed at making an opponent fold a stronger hand. A successful bluff relies on: late position, a board that misses opponent's range, an opponent capable of folding, and a consistent story across streets. Never bluff players who call everything.
What's the difference between No-Limit and Pot-Limit?
In No-Limit Hold'em you can bet your entire stack (All-In) at any moment. In Pot-Limit Omaha the max bet is capped at the current pot size. NLH allows more dramatic pressure; PLO builds bigger pots gradually with 4 hole cards.
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What is Pot Odds?
Pot Odds is the ratio between the amount you need to call and the pot size after the call. If the ratio supports your equity to complete the hand (e.g. a flush draw ~35% on the turn), the call is mathematically profitable. A basic decision tool for any serious player.
How do I improve at poker?
Play volume with records, review big hands afterwards, learn opening ranges by position, study both GTO and exploitative concepts, and manage your bankroll. Above all — mental discipline: don't play tilted or tired.
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