Let’s start with the basics, how does a round of Texas hold ‘em get played? First, there are the blinds. This requires two people, the big and little blinds, to put in the ante. Big blind puts in the full amount, little blind puts in half. Once that has been placed, the dealer will hand out two cards to each player. A round of betting will take place start with the person to the left of the large blind. Each person has three options. They can put in an amount equal to the ante, raise the ante or fold. The small blind, if they want to continue to play, needs to put in the other half of the ante or fold and then the big blind would have the option to raise or check.

Once that round is done, the dealer will lay three cards on the table face up, making the total number for each player 5 cards. A second round of betting will take place again with each person having the option to check if no bet has been placed, if a bet has been placed they need to see it or can always raise it. Upon the completion of that round, one single card will be turned over, again, followed by a round of betting. Finally, the last card is dealt for a total of 7 cards each player has to work with and can make the best combination of any 5 cards. Once the last card is dealt it is the final round of betting. No more cards are coming and each player must try to win by any means necessary!