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A full house

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Queen of hearts (Qh)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Queen of hearts (Qh)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Queen of hearts (Qh)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B holds a pair of queens, and the flop brings a third queen and a pair of sevens. Three queens and two sevens are a full house.

    Board: Queen of clubs (Qc)7 of spades (7s)7 of diamonds (7d)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Queen of hearts (Qh)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0

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Win with ace-high

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN). Player B posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player C posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Player A has an ace and a seven.

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)7 of diamonds (7d) · Stack 100 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 5 of clubs (5c)5 of diamonds (5d) · Stack 99 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 98 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player A raises to 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)7 of diamonds (7d) · Stack 94 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 5 of clubs (5c)5 of diamonds (5d) · Stack 99 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 98 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 14 chips

    Player B calls, bringing their total bet to 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)7 of diamonds (7d) · Stack 94 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 5 of clubs (5c)5 of diamonds (5d) · Stack 94 · In this round 6
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 98 · In this round 2
  4. Preflop · Pot: 14 chips

    Player C folds. Two players remain.

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)7 of diamonds (7d) · Stack 94 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 5 of clubs (5c)5 of diamonds (5d) · Stack 94 · In this round 6
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 98 · In this round 2 · Folded
  5. Flop · Pot: 14 chips

    The flop is queen, nine, four. Player A has ace-high; Player B has a pair of fives.

    Board: Queen of hearts (Qh)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of spades (4s)

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)7 of diamonds (7d) · Stack 94 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 5 of clubs (5c)5 of diamonds (5d) · Stack 94 · In this round 0
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 98 · In this round 0 · Folded
  6. Flop · Pot: 14 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: Queen of hearts (Qh)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of spades (4s)

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)7 of diamonds (7d) · Stack 94 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 5 of clubs (5c)5 of diamonds (5d) · Stack 94 · In this round 0
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 98 · In this round 0 · Folded
  7. Flop · Pot: 22 chips

    Player A bets 8 chips as a bluff. Their hand is still only ace-high.

    Board: Queen of hearts (Qh)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of spades (4s)

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)7 of diamonds (7d) · Stack 86 · In this round 8
    • Player B SB 5 of clubs (5c)5 of diamonds (5d) · Stack 94 · In this round 0
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 98 · In this round 0 · Folded
  8. Flop · Pot: 14 chips

    Player B folds the pair of fives. Player A wins with ace-high: an ace out. The uncalled 8-chip bet returns to Player A, leaving a 14-chip pot.

    Board: Queen of hearts (Qh)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of spades (4s)

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)7 of diamonds (7d) · Stack 94 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 5 of clubs (5c)5 of diamonds (5d) · Stack 94 · In this round 0 · Folded
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 98 · In this round 0 · Folded

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Aces up

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player A pairs his ace and his nine. Two pair with the higher pair of aces is called aces up.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)9 of clubs (9c)4 of diamonds (4d)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

A backdoor flush

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB King of hearts (Kh)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB King of hearts (Kh)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB King of hearts (Kh)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop brings one more heart, the 7 of hearts. Player A has three hearts but needs two more.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of hearts (Kh)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of hearts (Kh)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player A checks and sees the next card for free.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of hearts (Kh)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  7. Turn · Pot: 12 chips

    The turn is the 4 of hearts. Player A now has four hearts.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)4 of hearts (4h)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of hearts (Kh)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  8. Turn · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)4 of hearts (4h)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of hearts (Kh)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  9. Turn · Pot: 12 chips

    Player A checks.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)4 of hearts (4h)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of hearts (Kh)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  10. River · Pot: 12 chips

    The river is the jack of hearts. Player A completes a flush with the turn and river: a backdoor flush.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)4 of hearts (4h)Jack of hearts (Jh)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of hearts (Kh)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

A backdoor straight

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB 9 of spades (9s)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB 9 of spades (9s)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB 9 of spades (9s)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop gives Player A 9, 8 and 7: three connected cards, with two more needed.

    Board: 7 of clubs (7c)King of hearts (Kh)2 of spades (2s)

    • Player A BTN / SB 9 of spades (9s)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: 7 of clubs (7c)King of hearts (Kh)2 of spades (2s)

    • Player A BTN / SB 9 of spades (9s)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player A checks.

    Board: 7 of clubs (7c)King of hearts (Kh)2 of spades (2s)

    • Player A BTN / SB 9 of spades (9s)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  7. Turn · Pot: 12 chips

    The turn is a 10. Player A needs one more card.

    Board: 7 of clubs (7c)King of hearts (Kh)2 of spades (2s)10 of hearts (Th)

    • Player A BTN / SB 9 of spades (9s)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  8. Turn · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: 7 of clubs (7c)King of hearts (Kh)2 of spades (2s)10 of hearts (Th)

    • Player A BTN / SB 9 of spades (9s)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  9. Turn · Pot: 12 chips

    Player A checks.

    Board: 7 of clubs (7c)King of hearts (Kh)2 of spades (2s)10 of hearts (Th)

    • Player A BTN / SB 9 of spades (9s)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  10. River · Pot: 12 chips

    The river is a jack. Player A makes a 7-8-9-10-J straight with the turn and river: a backdoor straight.

    Board: 7 of clubs (7c)King of hearts (Kh)2 of spades (2s)10 of hearts (Th)Jack of diamonds (Jd)

    • Player A BTN / SB 9 of spades (9s)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of diamonds (Ad)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

A backraise

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN). Player B posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player C posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips.

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB Ace of clubs (Ac)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB Ace of clubs (Ac)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 14 chips

    Player B calls 5 more.

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB Ace of clubs (Ac)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player C BB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  4. Preflop · Pot: 18 chips

    Player C calls 4 more. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB Ace of clubs (Ac)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player C BB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  5. Flop · Pot: 18 chips

    The flop is dealt. The small blind acts first after the flop.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)5 of spades (5s)2 of diamonds (2d)

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB Ace of clubs (Ac)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player C BB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 24 chips

    Player B bets 6.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)5 of spades (5s)2 of diamonds (2d)

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB Ace of clubs (Ac)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player C BB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  7. Flop · Pot: 30 chips

    Player C calls the 6-chip bet.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)5 of spades (5s)2 of diamonds (2d)

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB Ace of clubs (Ac)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player C BB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
  8. Flop · Pot: 50 chips

    Player A raises to 20.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)5 of spades (5s)2 of diamonds (2d)

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 174 · In this round 20
    • Player B SB Ace of clubs (Ac)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player C BB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
  9. Flop · Pot: 50 chips

    Player B folds.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)5 of spades (5s)2 of diamonds (2d)

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 174 · In this round 20
    • Player B SB Ace of clubs (Ac)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 188 · In this round 6 · Folded
    • Player C BB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
  10. Flop · Pot: 98 chips

    Player C called earlier and now raises to 54. A raise by a player who first called is a backraise.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)5 of spades (5s)2 of diamonds (2d)

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 174 · In this round 20
    • Player B SB Ace of clubs (Ac)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 188 · In this round 6 · Folded
    • Player C BB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 140 · In this round 54

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

Barreling three streets

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop is dealt. Player B acts first after the flop.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 18 chips

    Player A bets 6 chips on the flop. This is the first barrel.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  7. Flop · Pot: 24 chips

    Player B calls 6. The pot is 24 chips.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
  8. Turn · Pot: 24 chips

    The turn is dealt.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
  9. Turn · Pot: 24 chips

    Player B checks again.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
  10. Turn · Pot: 38 chips

    Player A bets 14 on the turn. This is the second barrel.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 174 · In this round 14
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
  11. Turn · Pot: 52 chips

    Player B calls 14. The pot is 52 chips.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 174 · In this round 14
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 174 · In this round 14
  12. River · Pot: 52 chips

    The river is dealt.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)2 of hearts (2h)5 of clubs (5c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 174 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 174 · In this round 0
  13. River · Pot: 52 chips

    Player B checks a third time.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)2 of hearts (2h)5 of clubs (5c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 174 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 174 · In this round 0
  14. River · Pot: 82 chips

    Player A bets 30 on the river. This is the third barrel: a bet on the flop, turn and river in a row.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)8 of diamonds (8d)3 of clubs (3c)2 of hearts (2h)5 of clubs (5c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 144 · In this round 30
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 174 · In this round 0

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

Betting into the raiser

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop is dealt. Player B acts first, and Player A, the preflop raiser, acts last.

    Board: Jack of diamonds (Jd)7 of spades (7s)3 of hearts (3h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 18 chips

    Player B bets 6 instead of checking, betting into Player A, the player who bet strongly before the flop.

    Board: Jack of diamonds (Jd)7 of spades (7s)3 of hearts (3h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of clubs (Jc) · Stack 188 · In this round 6

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The big blind

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN). Player B posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player C posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips.

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 9 of hearts (9h)4 of clubs (4c) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB Ace of hearts (Ah)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 9 of hearts (9h)4 of clubs (4c) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB Ace of hearts (Ah)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player B folds the small blind.

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 9 of hearts (9h)4 of clubs (4c) · Stack 199 · In this round 1 · Folded
    • Player C BB Ace of hearts (Ah)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  4. Preflop · Pot: 13 chips

    Player C posted the 2-chip big blind before the cards were dealt, so calling the raise to 6 costs 4 more chips. The big blind counts as the first bet before the flop.

    • Player A BTN King of spades (Ks)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 9 of hearts (9h)4 of clubs (4c) · Stack 199 · In this round 1 · Folded
    • Player C BB Ace of hearts (Ah)8 of diamonds (8d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6

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Blind defense

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN). Player B posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player C posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips.

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player A raises to 6 from the button.

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player B folds the small blind.

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 199 · In this round 1 · Folded
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  4. Preflop · Pot: 13 chips

    Player C already has 2 chips in as the big blind and calls 4 more instead of folding. This is blind defense.

    • Player A BTN Ace of clubs (Ac)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 199 · In this round 1 · Folded
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 194 · In this round 6

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A blind steal

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN). Player B posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player C posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips.

    • Player A BTN 7 of spades (7s)2 of diamonds (2d) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB Jack of hearts (Jh)5 of clubs (5c) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB 9 of diamonds (9d)3 of hearts (3h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A has the button and raises to 5 with a weak hand, hoping the blinds will fold. This is a blind steal.

    • Player A BTN 7 of spades (7s)2 of diamonds (2d) · Stack 195 · In this round 5
    • Player B SB Jack of hearts (Jh)5 of clubs (5c) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB 9 of diamonds (9d)3 of hearts (3h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player B folds the small blind.

    • Player A BTN 7 of spades (7s)2 of diamonds (2d) · Stack 195 · In this round 5
    • Player B SB Jack of hearts (Jh)5 of clubs (5c) · Stack 199 · In this round 1 · Folded
    • Player C BB 9 of diamonds (9d)3 of hearts (3h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  4. Preflop · Pot: 5 chips

    Player C folds the big blind. The uncalled part of Player A's raise returns, and Player A wins the blinds.

    • Player A BTN 7 of spades (7s)2 of diamonds (2d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player B SB Jack of hearts (Jh)5 of clubs (5c) · Stack 199 · In this round 1 · Folded
    • Player C BB 9 of diamonds (9d)3 of hearts (3h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2 · Folded

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