The stages consist of a series of three cards ('the flop'), later an additional single card ('the turn' or 'fourth street'), and a final card ('the river' or 'fifth street').

Two cards, known as hole cards, are dealt face down to each player, and then five community cards are dealt face up in three stages. Texas hold 'em (also known as Texas holdem, hold 'em, and holdem) is one of the most popular variants of the card game of poker. Probability, psychology, game theory, strategyĪ K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 (A when used in a Straight)

Texas hold 'em involves community cards available to all players.