Texas Hold Em has been around for ages but its only been in the last 5-to-10 years that its popularity has exploded. Much of that explosion is due to the phenomenal success it has had on television. Most of the major tournaments are broadcast, some live, and it often seems as if this loyal audience cannot get enough.
But there is another reason Texas Hold em has gained such popularity. Its a game that you can learn in an hour and enjoy for a lifetime. Heres a brief overview of how the game is played:
Each player is dealt two down cards. These are often called your Hole Cards. You dont want the other players to see these cards so peek at them carefully.
At this point, each player decides if he wants to play or fold, meaning get out and not play this hand.
If a player wants to play at this point, he may either bet, check, or raise.
Please note: It is important for beginners to understand that there are three types of games. Limit, No Limit, and Pot Limit. In a regular Limit Texas Hold Em game the amount of the bets are predetermined and you can see what they are in the poker game name. For example, you might want to play $1-$2 table. ...