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    Texas Hold’em for Beginners — Playing a Hand Start to Finish

    A step-by-step walkthrough for beginners: hole cards, blinds, flop, turn, river and what to do in each betting round.

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    Roy Ben-Ari
    Head of Content & Poker at GGClub Israel
    2/2/2026
    · 10 min read
    Texas Hold’em for Beginners — Playing a Hand Start to Finish

    How a hand plays out

    Each player gets two private cards. Five community cards are dealt in three stages, with a betting round before and after each.

    • Pre-flop: blinds are posted, two cards dealt, first betting round.
    • Flop: three community cards, second betting round.
    • Turn: fourth card, third betting round.
    • River: fifth card, final betting round.
    • Showdown: best five-card hand from any of your seven cards wins.

    Betting rules

    In No-Limit, a raise must be at least the size of the previous bet or raise, and you may bet all your chips at any time. If two hands tie, the pot is split.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is this guide suitable for beginners?
    Yes. It starts with practical fundamentals and then points to the decisions that matter most at the table.
    Should I use this as financial advice?
    No. Poker involves risk. Treat this as educational content and always play responsibly within your local rules and personal limits.
    How should I practice the topic?
    Use lower-pressure games first, review hands after the session and focus on decision quality before moving to higher stakes or larger events.