How To Play Basic Poker
Learning how to play poker should not be difficult. If you want to understand why so many people love this game, this beginner's guide to the rules and the basics of poker is all you need.
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- Make sure you learn the best starting hands in Texas Hold'em poker and how to play them, as well as the worst starting hands to play. Playing the former and folding the latter will immediately make you a better player. Once you've got the basics of how to play, make sure to understand how your position at the table can help or hurt you.
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If you’re new to online poker, we’re here to help you learn. From hand rankings to basic rules and strategies, find everything you need to get started.
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Welcome to PokerStars, where you’ll find the best tournaments and games, secure deposits, fast withdrawals and award-winning software. This is where champions are born, and you could be next. You'll also find rules and hand rankings for Texas Hold'em, Omaha and other poker games. Practice your skills with Play Money or join real money games. There's no better place to learn and play poker.
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PokerStars is the only place where you can watch and play against Team PokerStars Pro - our group of elite pro players. Between them they have scores of World Series bracelets, EPT and WPT titles and more, adding up to millions in winnings. And now you can join them at the tables with PokerStars.