1 Learn the 10 basic 5-card hands and their ranking. No matter what type of poker you play, the hands will always be... 2 In poker, bets are placed at the beginning of the game in one of 2 ways. In Texas Hold’em, the player next to the... 3 Look at the 2 cards the dealer gives you, which is your hand. The dealer will "burn" the first card on the deck,... 4 Bet, call, or raise after each round is dealt if you want to. Every time...