Texas hold 'em
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Texas hold'em is the one of most popular ways to play multi-player poker. Each player is delt two hole cards face down. Prior to the first cards being delt, two players left of the dealer position place forced bets which are called respectively the Small and Big blind. Once all the players have their hole cards the betting commences, beginning with the player to the left of the Big Blind Player. Bets are based on the players value of the cards they have been delt. Players may limp in (call the big blind) or raise the blind bet at that time. This action continues around the table until each player has bet, called or folded his hand and the action is returned to the Big Blind player who has the last option to raise this initial round of betting.
Once the initial round of betting has completed the dealer produces the first three community cards face up on the table. This is called the flop. After the flop is produced another round of betting, calling and folding of hands takes place. Following the flop the dealer deals another community card face up which is known as the turn (or 4th Street) which is again followed by a round betting, calling or folding (also know as mucking the hand). Finally the dealer deals the last communtiy card know as the river or 5th Street. This card is again followed by a round of betting, calling and folding by each players. The player with the highest poker hand wins the round and the pot.
Texas Hold'em can be played several ways, including Limit, Pot Limit and No Limit games. Texas Hold'em is considered the Cadillac of all poker games when played in the No Limit variation. It is the game most predominant on the WSOP (World Series of Poker) and WPT (World Poker Tour) events. Most aspiring poker players practice intently to develop their skill at Texas Hold'em in persuit of becoming poker professionals. It is also played in most brick and mortar cards rooms around the world.