Video Tutorials - Watch these videos and start playing poker
Another major variation of poker you’ll find in online poker rooms is Draw Poker which is also card 5 Card Draw. Draw is essentially the most basic form of poker and is the easiest way to learn the game and get an understanding for hand rankings, betting and strategy. Play Poker Online For Real Money At A Live Casino The right to deal a hand is up to the players and is marked by the token called a dealer button. In the casino, however, a house dealer handles the cards but the switch is rotated among the players clockwise to choose a leader who’ll determine the order.
The Mechanics - 7:35
Plus, learn key poker phrases like ‘muck’ and watch useful examples of hands in action. Starting Hands - 3:32 Learn the differences between the starting hands in poker, what ‘non-paired’ and ‘suited’ mean and how valuable your cards are pre-flop.
Don’t know your community cards from your royal flushes? This easy-to-follow video will show you the basic rules, hand rankings and actions that define poker’s most popular format: No-Limit Texas Hold’em.
Showdown Rules - 1:18
Discover what it means to get to showdown at the poker table, and when you do and don’t have to show your hand in No-Limit Texas Hold’em. Plus, learn key poker phrases like ‘muck’ and watch useful examples of hands in action.
Starting Hands - 3:32
Learn To Play Texas Holdem Poker Online
Learn the differences between the starting hands in poker, what ‘non-paired’ and ‘suited’ mean and how valuable your cards are pre-flop. There are even a few basic strategies for winning at the tables thrown in for good measure.
Familiarise yourself with the 10 basic hand rankings that govern Texas Hold’em. For details on how to play other games like Omaha and Razz, check out the Games page.
Royal Flush
Poker’s most famous hand, a royal flush cannot be beaten. It consists of the ace, king, queen, jack and ten of a single suit.
Straight Flush
Five cards in sequence, of the same suit. In the event of a tie, the highest rank at the top of the sequence wins.
Four of a Kind
Four cards of the same rank, and one side card or ‘kicker’. In the event of a tie, the highest four of a kind wins.
Full House
Three cards of the same rank, and two cards of a different, matching rank. In the event of a tie, the highest three matching cards wins.
Flush
Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence. In the event of a tie, the player holding the highest ranked card wins.
Straight
Five non-suited cards in sequence. In the event of a tie, the highest ranking card at the top of the sequence wins.
Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same rank, and two unrelated side cards. In the event of a tie, the highest ranking three of a kind wins.
Two Pair
Two cards of matching rank, two cards of different matching rank, and one side card. In the event of a tie, the highest pair wins.
Pair
Two cards of matching rank, and three unrelated side cards. In the event of a tie, the highest pair wins the pot.
High Card
Any hand that does not qualify under the categories listed. In the event of a tie, the highest card wins, such as “ace-high”.
Poker is a fascinating game. It’s fun, exciting, mentally challenging and incredibly rewarding for those that put in the work. We’re dedicated to the study of poker and it’s our goal to help you develop the skills that are needed to be successful at this game. Having access to the wide range of training material contained within our poker school provides an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to learn how to play poker or take their game to new heights.
Features of our poker school include:
- Expert tuition from highly respected poker experts!
- Poker lessons that provide clarity and understanding!
- Video tutorials that offer in-depth analysis and advice!
- A poker study guide to help beginners learn step–by–step!
- Quizzes to aid learning and ensure mastery of the material!
- Completely free to join – no-sign up fees or subscriptions required!
Foreword by Lou Krieger
“Pokerology is the most incredibly comprehensive online learning site I’ve seen in all my years in poker. And what’s more, it’s aimed squarely at beginning and intermediate players—not at professionals trying to eke out a little more know-how on their way to fame and fortune. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. It’s just that you really have to walk before you can run, and run before you can fly. And if you want to jump start your poker education and raise your game, this is the place to do it.
At Pokerology, the learning never ends. And if you’re aspiring to be the very best poker player you can become, your learning should never end either. Poker is a game of knowledge, information, and judgment, and the state of the art is always changing. In fact, poker has changed so much in recent years that if we chiselled a winning 2005 poker player our of a time capsule, he’d be a pathetic loser for quite a while—until he digested all the strategic changes that have changed the game in less than a decade.
Pokerology continues to grow and expand, and as complete as the site is, it will never be completely finished. As the game changes the site will continue to change with it so that your poker education is always on point, forever on the cutting edge, and eternally up-to-date with contemporary thinking and know how.
Welcome to Pokerology. May your game grow, expand, and prosper, and may you keep flopping aces.”
By Lou Krieger, La Quinta, CA 2012.
Lou Krieger authored many best-selling poker books, including ‘Hold’em Excellence‘ and ’Poker for Dummies‘ and is rightly regarded as one of poker’s greatest ever teachers.
The Poker School Tour
With a strong emphasis on quality, our poker school offers a true multimedia learning experience. Let’s take a moment to explore the features of our poker school, starting with our poker lessons:
The Poker Lessons
Nearly all of our poker lessons contain video in addition to written text. We also use quizzes in many of our lessons and each of these elements is implemented onto a single page with the use of module tabs, providing greater usability and convenience.
As well-written and comprehensive as the text articles are, not everyone learns by reading. Videos also allow for deeper discussions on certain topics, particularly with the use of hand examples to effectively master the subject matter. It comes down to personal preference – we give you the choice of what works best for you, before testing your knowledge. The use of quizzes give immediate feedback, helping to aid the overall learning process.
The Study Guide
If you’re a beginner then our poker study guide is your ideal starting point. We don’t overwhelm beginners with jargon or assumption of knowledge and the study guide is written in a straightforward and accessible style. It neatly brings together the most relevant lessons, supplemental videos, and other poker school training material. The study guide will take you step-by-step and provide the structure that’s needed when first learning how to play poker.
Browse Lessons by Subject
Players with more experience can browse through all of our poker lessons, which we have grouped into categories. Beginners need structure, so should follow our study guide, but we have lots of poker lessons and too many to fit into a single poker course. The ability to browse our poker lessons by subject or topic provides greater flexibility, allowing you to study at your own pace and work on the parts of your game that need improvement.
The Video Library
Video tutorials are a core component of our poker school. Many of our poker lessons contain video, embedded into each page. Our video library contains a growing range of additional video content, designed to supplement our poker lessons. They are typically longer than those of our video based lessons and you’ll find in-depth discussions about poker concepts, along with hand history analysis and full reviews of poker sessions, which provide a valuable learning experience.
Reference Charts
We have created several handy poker charts for aspiring poker players, such as basic poker odds and probability tables. Committing this type of information to memory can only be beneficial. We also have starting hand charts for beginners that can be used as a reference. Each of our chart loads as a PDF, meaning they be viewed on screen, bookmarked or better still, can be printed and studied offline.
Enjoy the Journey
Our poker school provides our members with a high quality, inclusive and comprehensive poker education – and best of all; it’s completely free to join. There are no sign-up fees or subscriptions required – just a willingness to learn.
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