Texas Hold em poker is the most popular of all poker games and is commonly found in casinos throughout America. It is so popular, in fact, that it is also featured as the main event of the World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour competitions. Commonly played among 2 to 10 people, Texas Hold em poker can accommodate up to 22 players. The versatility in the number of competitors plays a large role in the games championship inclusion. Most televised poker tournaments begin with a larger number of players, which is acceptable in Texas Hold em poker.
The objective of Texas Hold em poker, much the same as other similar games, is to win the money bet by all of the players. The pot, as it is called, is awarded to the player who has the best poker hand or who convinces the other players to fold their game. Players are required to place blind bets, which means they are not able to view the other players cards.
Texas Hold em poker has been widely shown in a number of major motion pictures and quickly grew to become a popular spectator event. The ultimate competition of suspense, drama and a big winner at the end combine to attract a large audience. Shown on ESPN during...