Poker Rules

Below find step-by-step beginners guides to the rules, betting structures and game play of all the most popular poker variations, including Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Seven-Card Stud.
Included are definitions for common poker terms (blinds, button, position, etc.), detailed explanations of betting rounds, how to determine the winning hand and more. Find official poker hand rankings here.

If you have a specific question about what poker hands beat what, try our Which Poker Hand Wins Calculator.