When describing the game in what will be used many different technical terms. To properly understand everything, please refer to the glossary.

The game is played clockwise, and not otherwise. It begins with the player, which is located to the left of the dealer (indicated by a special chip, typically, a plastic disc). Prerequisite is an advertisement "blind bets" (or "blind") players, starts the game. These bets are "blind" to the cards. The first player bets «Small Blind» («small blind"), the next - «Big Blind» («big blind"). This allows the bank to form the beginning of the game. This is followed by "dark" distribution "pocket" cards. The player whose place is located to the left of the Big Blind, began bidding process.

Call, Raise and Fold

The players have a fairly large selection. The terms "kolirovat, like others, come from above. Thus, the preservation rate at the previous (Call) means accepting bets and play the game without its increase. It is also possible rate increase (Raise), then the next player has already given the new rates. You can also just fold (Fold), that is out of the game. Upon completion of the terms of trade are dealt community cards.

Flop

Texas Hold'em Rules provides for a three so-called community cards on the flop. They are dealt face up. Each player has an opportunity to use your hands when forming general and pocket cards. After that, start a new round (round).

Next, players have the opportunity not to change the bet, raise it or fold. Of course, with a raise the previous player, then the countdown is on a raised bid. The next player can either raise it or leave it at the same level, or fold. Upon completion of the terms of the fourth community card is dealt.

Turn or "fourth street"

Delivery of the fourth community card, and subsequent rounds are called "Fourth Street" (the turn). Circle repeats again. Until the first bet is played "check", then made Call, Raise or Fold (of them mentioned above).

River or "Fifth Street"

After the turn is played, "Fifth Street" (the turn). Rent the latest (fifth) the total card and starts the final round. He played as usual.

Showdown

If by the end of the "river" in the bank is more than one player is a showdown to compare players assembled combinations. Selects the strongest of them and collect it the player wins the pot. This process is called "the showdown".

IIf in the course of trading cards dropped all the players to win is the last player, not folded. In this case, it is not required on a showdown.

IAfter the deck is going to showdown. The dealer button is passed to the next player on the direction of clockwise. Accordingly, the shift and both blinds. Players with «Small Blind», becoming a dealer, and becoming «Big Blind» will now put the small blind. Accordingly, the next player passes the responsibility to put «Big Blind».