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Poker - Texas Hold 'Em
Sequence of play
  1. The Players to the left of the Dealer begin by posting the blind bets.
  2. Two pocket cards are dealt to each Player - face-down
  3. First round of betting - options are to fold, bet, or raise. Only one bet, and three raises per Player are allowed on the first round. Players cannot "check" in the first round, as Blinds are bets, and not antes.
  4. Three communal cards (flop) are dealt face-up in the center of the table. All communal cards are active for all Players and can be used in combination with each Player's two cards.
  5. Second round of betting - options are to check, fold, bet, or raise.
  6. Fourth communal card (Turn) is dealt face-up.
  7. Third round of betting - options are to check, fold, bet, or raise.
  8. If, at this stage, there are still at least two vying Players, the fifth, and final communal card (River) is dealt face-up.
  9. Final round of betting follows.
  10. The Showdown! All remaining Players then create the best five-card hand possible. You can use:
    • Both pocket cards and three communal cards
    • One pocket card and four communal cards
    • All five communal cards
  11. The best hand wins the pot! If two or more Players have the same winning hand, the pot is split equally between them.