June 30th, 2011 | 
Author: In part two of the learn how to play poker online free poker lesson series we will step on from part 1 where we outlined the bare bones of the game. Where part 1 simply outlined how the game works, in this part youll learn exactly what you do action by action in a real hand and at the end will be able to go play. We join the action once the blind bets have been posted by the Small Blind (SB) and Big Blind (BB) Now its time for cards! If Blinds means nothing to you hop on back to part 1 for an explanation. From the Dealer Button (DB) going clockwise rounf the table each player gets 2 cards, face down, handed out one at a time (so the DB goes round the table twice). These are your Pocket Cards, also known simply as pockets and alternatively hole cards. Now it is time for the betting to begin, that is after all, I imagine why you want to play poker! Isnt that why youve entered the multi-table freeroll tournament in the first place? The whole betting and winning with its associated moves of dare and deception is the main reason youve joined that online poker site be it free poker or massive stakes isnt it?
Of course thats why youre there, poker is all about winning money at the end of the day! With the possible exception of the social side anyway, the table and lobby conversations though if you are at all serious about money then this is a very minor reason. 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 starts with the player to the immediate left of the Big Blind (BB). This player has the UTG (Under The Gun) position. This is because the Small and Big Blind position players were forced to lay down bets before they got any cards. Thus, both the SB and BB are already taking part in the hand; albeit not voluntarily, at least not yet; theyll have to wait until the betting comes around to them.
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