A Texas Hold em poker game goes as follows:
1. The betting arrangement can vary, but most games start with
two players placing out a prearranged amount of money so there
is an initial amount to play for. This is called posting the blinds.
These players are the two to the left of the dealer.
2. The dealer shuffles up an entire deck of 52 playing cards.
3. Each player is dealt two cards face down. These are called
your hole or pocket cards.
4. Then there is a round of betting starting with the guy to the
left of the two who posted the blinds. This round is usually referred
to by the term pre-flop.
5. The amount betted depends on what kind of game it is.
6. Much like most games of poker, players can check, raise, or
fold.
7. After the betting round ends, the dealer discards the top card
of the deck. This is called a burn card. This is done to prevent
cheating.
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