CLEAR RULES. A CONFIDENT FIRST HAND.
Deal Along.
Read the step. Watch it happen. Bring the game to your own table.
Before you deal · 2–10 players
52 cards; ten players use 20 private + 5 board + 3 burns = 28.
Use 52 cards; agree no-limit blinds. Keep a separate area for exposed folded cards.
Agree the opening contribution, limits and tie rules before the first hand. Use practice counters while learning.
Showtime Hold’em / STEP 1 OF 70 steps acknowledged · your place is saved
STEP 1 / AT YOUR TABLE
Deal two.
- Post blinds and deal two private cards each.
Explain more
They stay hidden while the player remains active.
Learn Poker↗14-second walkthrough · example cards · replay whenever you like
PokerStars: Showtime Hold’em rules ↗ · Practice demonstrations use example cards. Follow the stated rules for your real hand.
