Texas Hold\“em is one of the most popular poker variants played worldwide, including in India. The game begins with each player receiving two private cards, followed by five community cards dealt face-up in three stages: the flop （three cards）, the turn （one card）, and the river （one card）. Players use their two private cards and the five community cards to make the best possible five-card hand.
In India, local products like Teen Patti and Andar Bahar are also enjoyed, but Texas Hold\“em follows standard poker hand rankings: Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, and High Card. Betting occurs in four rounds: pre-flop, flop, turn, and river. Players can check, bet, call, raise, or fold depending on the action.
Blinds are used to start the betting, with the player to the left of the dealer posting the small blind and the next player posting the big blind. Understanding position is crucial, as acting later in the hand provides more information. Strategies include starting hand selection, bluffing, and reading opponents. In India, poker is often played in clubs or online platforms, with local tournaments gaining popularity. |
