Poker FAQ: answers to beginners' most common questions
Quick answers to the questions beginners ask us most, with links to the full guides.
Rules and hands
Section titled “Rules and hands”- How do you play Texas Hold’em? Two private cards, five shared cards, four betting rounds. See poker rules.
- What beats what? Royal flush down to high card. See hand rankings and what beats what.
- What are blinds? Forced bets that start the pot. See blinds and big blinds.
- What do all the words mean? See the poker glossary.
- How much money do I need to start? Very little: micro stakes and freerolls. See choosing stakes and freerolls.
- How big should my bankroll be? About 20–30 buy-ins for cash, 100+ for tournaments. See bankroll management.
- How do bonuses and rakeback work? See poker bonuses explained and rake and rakeback.
Where and how to play
Section titled “Where and how to play”- Where should beginners play? On licensed sites and apps. See best poker sites for beginners and how to choose a site.
- Can I play on my phone? Yes. See poker on your phone.
- Can I play with friends online? Yes, in private clubs. See poker with friends and poker clubs.
Safety
Section titled “Safety”- Is online poker rigged? Not at licensed rooms. See is online poker rigged?.
- How do I check a licence? See check a poker licence.
- Is KKPoker safe? See is KKPoker safe?.
Strategy
Section titled “Strategy”- Which hands should I play? See starting hands and hands to fold.
- Should I bluff? Rarely at low stakes. See when to bluff.
- Is poker skill or luck? Skill in the long run. See skill or luck.
- How do I get better? See how to learn poker and 20 tips for beginners.
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How much money do I need to start playing poker?
Section titled “How much money do I need to start playing poker?”Very little. Start with freerolls or micro stakes and follow bankroll rules.
Where should beginners play poker online?
Section titled “Where should beginners play poker online?”On licensed sites and apps with micro stakes and a friendly player pool.
Is online poker rigged?
Section titled “Is online poker rigged?”Not at licensed rooms, which use certified random number generators.
How can I get better at poker?
Section titled “How can I get better at poker?”Learn step by step, play low stakes, and review your hands after each session.