FLOWCHARTBEGINNER BASICS
The CompleteTexas Hold'emHand Flow
From blinds to showdown, one chart to understand the full sequence of a single hand.
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"Master the Flow"
Hand Progression Flow
STEP 01
Start Hand
The dealer position is determined clockwise.
Post Blinds
Mandatory Small Blind and Big Blind bets are placed to build the pot.
Deal Hole Cards
Each player receives two private cards face down.
Pre-flop Betting
The first round of betting starts from the player left of the Big Blind.
Deal The Flop (3 Cards)
Three community cards are dealt face up in the center of the table.
Flop Betting Round & Deal The Turn (4th Card)
Turn Betting Round & Deal The River (5th Card)
River Betting Round
The final round of betting, determining if the hand goes to showdown.
Showdown & Winner
Hands are compared; the winner takes the pot and the hand ends.
ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the hand start?
After the dealer is set, the Small Blind and Big Blind are posted, and each player receives two hole cards.
How many betting rounds are there?
There are normally four: Pre-flop, Flop, Turn, and River.
When do community cards appear?
Three cards are shown after the Flop, another after the Turn, and the final card after the River.
When does a hand go to Showdown?
If two or more players remain after the final betting round, they reveal their cards to determine the winner.
Who wins the pot?
The player with the best five-card hand wins. If everyone else folds, the last remaining player wins immediately.
Beginner Reminders
- Community cards are shared by all active players.
- The final result is based on the best 5-card combination, not just your 2 hole cards.
- Not every hand ends in a showdown.
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