Basic Poker Terms

Texas Hold\“em is one of the most popular poker variants played in India, especially in local gaming clubs and online platforms. Players start with two hole cards and use five community cards to make the best five-card hand. The game involves four betting rounds: pre-flop, flop, turn, and river.

Blinds are mandatory bets that two players post before each hand begins. The player to the left of the dealer posts the small blind, and the next player posts the big blind. This ensures there is money to play for in every pot.

In Indian poker games, the term \“All-In\“ is commonly used when a player bets all their remaining chips. Another important term is \“Showdown\“, which occurs after the final betting round when players reveal their hands to determine the winner.

Local Indian poker tournaments often feature \“Buy-In\“ amounts that vary based on the event\“s scale. \“Pot-Limit\“ and \“No-Limit\“ games are also available, with No-Limit being more popular among experienced players in cities like Mumbai and Delhi.