Poker Basics
Why Position Matters at a Poker Table
Early, middle, late, button and blinds: what table position means in Texas Hold'em and why acting later gives you more information.
Table Etiquette
Poker Table Etiquette: Unwritten Rules for New Players
Act in turn, keep chips tidy, protect your cards and stay courteous. A guide to the unwritten rules of a friendly poker table.
Poker History
Where Poker Came From: A Short History of the Game
Trace poker's murky roots through older card games, river towns and the spread of the 52-card deck to the modern game.
Odds and Math
Outs and the Rule of 4 and 2: Quick Poker Math Explained
What outs are, how to count them, and how the rule of 4 and 2 gives a fast estimate that you can check against exact odds.
Poker Basics
Poker Hand Rankings Explained, From High Card to Royal Flush
Learn the order of poker hands from high card to royal flush, how ties are broken, and a few common beginner mix-ups.
Poker Basics
How a Hand of Texas Hold'em Works, From Blinds to Showdown
A plain-English walkthrough of one hand of Texas Hold'em: the blinds, hole cards, community cards, betting rounds and the showdown.