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In hold’em, the first step is to get the card game started, and for this the competitors put out a set amount of cash. ‘Posting the blinds’ is the frequently used saying for this play. In the next step, the croupier shuffles the deck of cards and gives out 2 cards face down to each player. A normal deck of 52 playing cards is used in the deal. After the deal, there is the first round of betting. This sequence is typically referred to as a "pre-flop".

After the first wagering sequence, the top card is discarded. This tossed aside card is referred to as the "burn card", and this is performed to guarantee that there is no fraudulent activity. The following 3 cards are then dealt face up on the poker table. These cards are known as ‘the flop’. Now follows a 2nd sequence of betting, after that the dealer tosses out another card and flips 1 more card onto the table. Following this, players can utilize the 6th card to create a 5card poker hand.

Another sequence of betting follows, and in many types of games, here is where the bet size increases. There is a further round of throwing away a card, and a closing placing of a card face-up on the table. This is known as the "river". Players can now employ any of the 5 cards on the board, and/or the two cards in their pocket, to form a 5card poker hand.

To finish it up there’s a further sequence of betting. Then, all the remaining players start to show their hands. This is called the "showdown". Beyond a doubt, the bettor who has the strongest hand wins. When players have equal hands a sharing of the pot is considered.

Hold’em is a very easy game to learn, but to achieve expertise it requires a fair amount of practice.

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