Texas Hold'em
Two hole cards; shared board (flop, turn, river). Make the best five-card hand using any combination of your hole cards and the board.
How it works
Best 5-card hand from any mix of your holes and the board wins the hand. Ties split. Side pots apply when players are all-in for different amounts.
Rules
- Each player is dealt 2 hole cards face down.
- Five community cards: flop (3), then turn, then river.
- Jokers, when enabled, are wild and can represent any card to complete your hand.
- If two or more players remain all-in before the board is complete, the table is offered run-it-twice (everyone must agree).
Dealer's options
- Jokers — 0, 1, or 2 wild jokers can be added to the deck.
- Turn style — Standard (1 turn card) or Double Turn (2 turn cards, for a 6-card board).
- Betting — No Limit or Pot Limit (max additional chips this action is 3 × last bet + pot).
Example hand
See worked examples with cards on the full rules page for Texas Hold'em.
FAQ
How do you win at Texas Hold'em?
Best 5-card hand from any mix of your holes and the board wins the hand. Ties split. Side pots apply when players are all-in for different amounts.
Can I play Texas Hold'em online with friends?
Yes. Create a free Jacks & Jokers room, pick Texas Hold'em when you are the dealer, and share the room link. No download or account required.
Is Texas Hold'em played for real money on Jacks & Jokers?
No. Jacks & Jokers is social poker with play-money chips only. Chips have no cash value.
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Play Texas Hold'em with friends
Free social poker — create a room, pick Texas Hold'em when you are the dealer, and share the link. No real money.