Learn How To Play Poker: The Basics Course

There are a number of variations of poker these days, some more popular than others, but each with their own set of rules.

In this free 8 part course, we will get you started on your Poker Journey by teaching you how to play poker and explaining the differences between the most popular variants of poker games, and the various betting structures they are played in.

What Will I Learn? Course Outline

The underlying principle behind any poker game is what hand beats what and we will explain this to you with our guide to poker hand rankings.

Then we will introduce you to the rules of how to play the five most popular variants of poker. This is so you can then choose which variant you wish to concentrate on, and although for beginners we recommend this to be Texas Holdem, the choice is entirely yours.

But firstly, you need a bit of background information on the Betting Limits and different variants of Poker Games, so we'll take you through the basics first.

The Professor's No-Nonsense Guide to the Rules of Poker

Poker is a game that anyone can learn, and with a bit of time spent understanding the basics, most people can feel confident following the action and taking part — whether for fun with friends or in more formal settings like a casino or play internet poker.

That is exactly what you will learn on this course, firstly with the basics that are the underlying principles behind poker, and then onto the specific rules of poker, and how each stage of a hand is carried out

This is just the first stage of your poker journey, and is designed to help you build a solid foundation and gain confidence as you learn. However, if you want to improve your chances of success at the table, then developing your poker knowledge is essential.

When I say Learn Poker, I don't just mean learning the rules — I’m talking about developing a deeper understanding of poker strategy. This course will help you make more informed decisions at the table and enjoy the game with greater confidence. Like any skill-based activity, the more you know, the more rewarding it can feel.

The good news is we have you covered — once you complete this introduction course, you’ll find everything you need in our Poker University, Bitesize Strategy Articles, and Poker Reviews to help you deepen your understanding of how to play poker and improve your skills and make smarter decisions at the table.

However the basics are the starting point for everyone, you must have an understanding of the different types, variants and limits of the various poker games before you begin to learn anything else. So without any further waffle from me, lets get started with your first lesson...