Here, Telegraph Betting introduces you to the broad concepts that unite all forms of poker and shows you how they 8️⃣ fit together to play one of the game’s most popular variants, Texas Holdem.

We’ll also discuss the four main types of 8️⃣ poker under which all poker games can be categorised.

Then, once you’ve got to grips with the basics, you’ll find our 8️⃣ guides to the specifics of how to play the most popular types of poker at the bottom of this piece.

How 8️⃣ to play poker: concepts common to most types of poker

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