How to Play Texas Hold'em

If you are new to the game, you will want to read a few of the featured articles. Begin by learning the mechanics of the game by reading "Learn Holdem Basics". You'll learn how the game is dealt and played in a simple step by step tutorial. You will learn how when to bet, check, fold and raise. After that, you should be ready to get out a deck of cards and start playing.

Assuming you want to become a winning player, you will want to study the best of the best. I have compiled a short list of books and systems for you to study in the "Texas Holdem Books & Training Softwaret" article. I am especially excited about a couple of newer systems not available in stores or on Amazon.com. The first one is the "Micon System" by Bryan Micon who is on the cutting edge of what works in today's competitive holdem environment, online and offline. The other one is "Jonathon Little Secrets", which also reveals the thought process of a cutting edge player. Great information for building a bankroll.

I am also going to give you a copy of my own personal "Holdem Starting Hands" chart. I organized it in a way that made sense to me and much easier to memorize than other charts on the market while containing much more detail. It is meant for the game of  limit hold'em, but should also serve you well at no limit. You will know exactly what hands to play, when to play them, and how to play them. If you learn nothing more after this, you will have a firm foundation for competitive play.

You will want to put in some practice time. You will be able to master the many concepts, thanks to some remarkable training software. In the article, ""Texas Holdem Books & Training Softwaret",  I share with you a couple of hold em practice programs that really helped me to speed up my own progress. The nice thing about using these programs is that you can go slow as you need to at first and then gradually  increase your speed as you begin to master the game.

By now you should be more than ready to play for profit. I'll cover some of best way to ease into playing online in, "Play Texas Hold'em Online – How to Choose a Poker Site." We will also talk about Poker Stars and Full Tilt as prime choices for you to consider and the importance of Rakeback.

Also, be sure to read the featured article, "Texas Holdem Software for YourTracking Stats," and most definitely read "Learn Holdem Money Management".