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What does pot odds mean?

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The pot odds are how likely or unlikely it is that you will win with your hand.

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Can I fold anytime during the game?

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Yes, pre-flop, flop, turn, river. If you at any point realize this is just not going to be your hand, it's best to fold.

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When cutting the cards, how many cards are allowed to be cut?

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When cutting the deck before a deal, there is no minimum or maximum for how many cards you can cut.

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For a beginner, what kind of table is best? Limit, no-limit, or not limit?

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Limit, as it will help even the playing field when more experienced players and novices play each other. Your money may also last longer, allowing you to gain more experience through longer game play.

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What happens if a Texas Hold'em dealer reveals the flop before the pre-flop round of betting has finished?

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Most commonly the dealer won't reveal the whole flop if they at least know what they are doing. If this is the case, it is usually recommended to just play on with the hand as if the flop was already out, depending on the rules, or if you are just playing with friends for fun or having a competitive game.

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What if I'm using a deck with no 8's, 9's or 10's. Can a 7 be used in place of a 10 for a royal flush?

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In this case, get a new deck. The missing cards will change the odds.

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What do the hands to win have to do with the 2 cards that are dealt?

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Each person gets 2 cards dealt to them face down, their "hand". The dealer then lays 3 cards that every player can use to make a poker hand. The Dealer lays 3 cards then players call, bet, raise or fold. Dealer lays one card and players bet again and then Dealer plays the last card and final round of betting. These 5 cards laid in the middle are for everyone to see and use in combination with their 2 cards to make the best 5 card poker hand. You could use one, both or none of your hand cards and could use one to five or none of the dealer cards.

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