Pilot Lecture: How to Play Texas Hold’em

Originating in Texas in the early 20th century, Texas hold’em has gone from being one of many variations of poker to one of the most popular forms of the card game. Played in casinos, homes, and online spaces, it has essentially become the default form of poker for most players today. So, what is Texas hold’em? At its core, it’s a logistically simple but intensely psychological variation of stud poker. In How to Play Texas Hold’em, you’ll join Adam Ruben to learn the basics of the game, from the essential rules and winning hands to the mathematical calculations behind holding and folding. Along the way, you’ll uncover the psychological tricks of the trade and discover why, like any great game, Texas hold’em is “easy to learn, but difficult to master.”