New To The Game

Every poker player has to start somewhere and here is the perfect place for the absolute beginner. This section of our How to Play guide will teach you the very basics of the game of poker, ease you into your first games and provide you with the knowledge to join the millions around the globe who have come to love the thrill of playing poker.

Basic poker rules

This is the very start of your poker journey where you'll learn about the rules of poker, the deck of cards and how the hands you receive rank in the game.

How a hand plays out

If you've seen poker being played on TV and in movies but not understood what's going on, this section will make things much clearer.

Blinds and position

Believe it or not, your cards are only a small part of the story in a poker game. It's now time to teach you the very important concept of 'position'.

Playing for real money

Playing for fun's all well and good but nothing spices up a game of poker than when real money's involved. Find out what you need to know when your cash is at stake.

Tips and advice

It's time to give you some basic tactics and strategy lessons so you can go and mix it up on our tables. Read these articles and you'll already be on your way to becoming a player to be reckoned with.

Poker glossary

Don't know a big blind from an all-in? Confused by limping and check-raising? Never fear; consult our comprehensive poker A-Z and you'll reeling in the fish in no time.