Poker is a skill based strategy game, mixed with elements of chance. No-Limit Texas Holdem is the most popular of poker game variations. Because NLH poker is a game of skill, winning strategies can win over the long term. However, over the short term, the element of chance means that even if you make the right play using well thought out reasoning and strategy, you can still lose! This element of chance is what makes poker appeal to a much broader range of players. When you really learn poker you realize there is much more to winning than what it appears to a beginner.
Robert's Rules of Poker v.11 | download a copy v.11 | PokerCoach.us
World Series of Poker Official Tournament Rules
Atlanta Poker Club Official Rules
Tournament Directors Association Rules | PokerTDA.com
As you can see from the playing card deck image below, there are different terms for different areas of the deck you will need to concern yourself with while using this course.
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The deck of cards represents God's story as a Bible, Almanac and a prayer book as explained by Tex Ritter in his song 'The Deck of Cards'.
The deck of cards is also an agricultural calendar that tells us about the weeks and the seasons.
When you're at the poker table there is certain etiquette you should follow if you want to be invited back or if you don't want to tick off your fellow table mates. There's only a few, but they go a long way.
<< PLEASE DO NOT >>
DO NOT Splash The Pot - Set your bets out in front of you.
DO NOT Talk During A Hand - Oh, I folded a flush there.
DO NOT Show Your Hand To Other Players or Audience - Show one show all if you decide to.
DO NOT Berate The Dealer or Fellow Players - Be nice!
<< PLEASE DO >>
DO Take A Shower - You're going to be sitting right next to people for perhaps hours, so be a good table mate and shower up. A little mouthwash wouldn't hurt either. 🙂
DO Tip The Dealer - If you're in a cash game and win a big hand or if you make a big cash in a tournament, it's standard to tip the dealer. The amount is up to you.