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I am a beginner. What are the rules of Texas Hold'em?

Last updated on Oct 17, 2026

In Texas Hold'em, each player receives 2 hole cards, and 5 community cards are revealed in stages. Players make the best possible 5-card hand using any combination of their 2 hole cards and the 5 community cards.
The main stages of a hand are:

  • Preflop
  • Flop
  • Turn
  • River
  • Showdown