How to Play Poker

Poker is a game of strategy. You’ll need to constantly read the other players to decide when to hold ’em, when to fold ’em, when to bluff, and when to call someone else’s bluff. There are many variations of poker, but Texas Hold’Em is the most popular. While each variation has its own rules, the basics of the game are always the same. All you have to do is master the basics - then you can start developing your own winning strategy! 0:00 Learning the 10 poker hands 1:46 What do you do if two people have the same hand? 2:05 How to play the Texas Hold ’Em variant We’ve included some products we think are useful for viewers. If you buy through any of these links, we will earn a small commission. Poker Cards: Poker Chips: *As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Subscribe to wikiHow’s Weekly Newsletter for more helpful how-to’s: