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In part two of the learn how to play poker online free poker online lesson series we will step on from part 1 where we outlined the bare bones of the game. In this lesson you will learn exactly how and hand of poker is played out and at the end will be able to start playing (if tentatively!) To begin, the action starts as the blind bets are laid by the Small and Big Blinds (SB and BB). Now the cards get into action. If you are not sure what is meant by blind bets, small and big blind then you need to go back to part one of the guide for a definition. Moving clockwise around the table from the Dealer (DB), each player receives two cards dealt face down, one card at a time. These are your Pocket Cards, also known simply as pockets and alternatively hole cards.

Now the betting begins; and, after all, isn�t that why you decided to take up the game of poker? That is why I�m sure you now find yourself seated at a free poker online tournament table isn�t it? The whole betting and winning with it�s associated moves of dare and deception is the main reason you�ve joined that online poker site be it free poker online or massive stakes isn�t it?

Of course it is, the game of poker is all about winning money! Nothing more, nothing less (with the possible exception of social interaction in the chat lobby or the table�s chat box).At this point in the hand (holding 2 pocket cards), each player is betting on what hand they feel their pocket cards may lead to. The betting begins with the player to the immediate left of the Big Blind (BB). This player sits in what�s known as the Under The Gun position, UTG for short. He�s given the UTG label primarily because the Small Blind and Big Blind players were forced to put up bets prior to receiving any cards.Thus, both the SB and BB are already taking part in the hand; albeit not voluntarily, at least not yet; they�ll have to wait until the betting comes around to them.