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A flush draw

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 clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · 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 clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · 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 clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop gives Player B four hearts: two in his hand and two on the board.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

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

    Player A bets 6.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  7. Flop · Pot: 24 chips

    Player B calls. He has no pair, but any heart will complete a flush, so he is drawing.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 188 · In this round 6

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Drawing out

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 clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · 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 clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · 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 clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop gives Player B a flush draw. Player A has a pair of kings and is ahead.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

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

    Player A bets 6.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  7. Flop · Pot: 24 chips

    Player B calls 6.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
  8. Turn · Pot: 24 chips

    The turn is not a heart.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)4 of spades (4s)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
  9. Turn · Pot: 24 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)4 of spades (4s)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
  10. Turn · Pot: 24 chips

    Player A checks.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)4 of spades (4s)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
  11. River · Pot: 24 chips

    The river is the nine of hearts. Player B completes his flush and has drawn out on Player A, who was ahead until this card.

    Board: 10 of hearts (Th)7 of hearts (7h)2 of clubs (2c)4 of spades (4s)9 of hearts (9h)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of clubs (Kc)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of hearts (Ah)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 188 · In this round 0

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

A family pot

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 hearts (Ah)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 9 of spades (9s)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D 7 of hearts (7h)6 of hearts (6h) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player E Queen of spades (Qs)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player F Ace of diamonds (Ad)4 of diamonds (4d) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
  2. Preflop · Pot: 5 chips

    Player D (first to act) calls 2.

    • Player A BTN Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 9 of spades (9s)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D 7 of hearts (7h)6 of hearts (6h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player E Queen of spades (Qs)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player F Ace of diamonds (Ad)4 of diamonds (4d) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
  3. Preflop · Pot: 7 chips

    Player E calls 2.

    • Player A BTN Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 9 of spades (9s)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D 7 of hearts (7h)6 of hearts (6h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player E Queen of spades (Qs)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player F Ace of diamonds (Ad)4 of diamonds (4d) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
  4. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player F calls 2.

    • Player A BTN Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 9 of spades (9s)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D 7 of hearts (7h)6 of hearts (6h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player E Queen of spades (Qs)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player F Ace of diamonds (Ad)4 of diamonds (4d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  5. Preflop · Pot: 11 chips

    Player A calls 2 on the button.

    • Player A BTN Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player B SB 9 of spades (9s)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D 7 of hearts (7h)6 of hearts (6h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player E Queen of spades (Qs)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player F Ace of diamonds (Ad)4 of diamonds (4d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  6. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B completes the small blind by adding 1 chip.

    • Player A BTN Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player B SB 9 of spades (9s)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D 7 of hearts (7h)6 of hearts (6h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player E Queen of spades (Qs)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player F Ace of diamonds (Ad)4 of diamonds (4d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  7. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player C checks the big blind.

    • Player A BTN Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player B SB 9 of spades (9s)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D 7 of hearts (7h)6 of hearts (6h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player E Queen of spades (Qs)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player F Ace of diamonds (Ad)4 of diamonds (4d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  8. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Everyone calls the big blind and all six players see the flop. When nearly everyone is in the pot, it is a family pot.

    Board: King of diamonds (Kd)8 of clubs (8c)3 of spades (3s)

    • Player A BTN Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 198 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 9 of spades (9s)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 198 · In this round 0
    • Player C BB King of clubs (Kc)10 of clubs (Tc) · Stack 198 · In this round 0
    • Player D 7 of hearts (7h)6 of hearts (6h) · Stack 198 · In this round 0
    • Player E Queen of spades (Qs)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 198 · In this round 0
    • Player F Ace of diamonds (Ad)4 of diamonds (4d) · Stack 198 · In this round 0

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

Playing a strong hand fast

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 Queen of hearts (Qh)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Ace of clubs (Ac)Jack of hearts (Jh) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

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

    The flop gives Player A a set of queens. Two hearts are on the board, so flush draws are possible.

    Board: Queen of spades (Qs)9 of hearts (9h)5 of hearts (5h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of hearts (Qh)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of clubs (Ac)Jack of hearts (Jh) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: Queen of spades (Qs)9 of hearts (9h)5 of hearts (5h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of hearts (Qh)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of clubs (Ac)Jack of hearts (Jh) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 21 chips

    Player A bets 9 right away. Playing the hand fast makes draws pay and does not let them see a free card.

    Board: Queen of spades (Qs)9 of hearts (9h)5 of hearts (5h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of hearts (Qh)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 185 · In this round 9
    • Player B BB Ace of clubs (Ac)Jack of hearts (Jh) · Stack 194 · In this round 0

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

A feeler bet

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 spades (Js) · 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 spades (Js) · 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 spades (Js) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop is dealt. Player B acts first.

    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 spades (Js) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 16 chips

    Player B bets only 4 into 12. It is a small bet made to see how Player A responds: a feeler bet.

    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 spades (Js) · Stack 190 · In this round 4

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

See a 5-bet

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. The big blind counts as the first bet before the flop.

    • Player A BTN Jack of hearts (Jh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 300 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB Ace of spades (As)King of clubs (Kc) · Stack 299 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 298 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player A raises to 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN Jack of hearts (Jh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 294 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB Ace of spades (As)King of clubs (Kc) · Stack 299 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 298 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 26 chips

    Player B raises to 18 chips. This is a 3-bet.

    • Player A BTN Jack of hearts (Jh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 294 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB Ace of spades (As)King of clubs (Kc) · Stack 282 · In this round 18
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 298 · In this round 2
  4. Preflop · Pot: 26 chips

    Player C folds.

    • Player A BTN Jack of hearts (Jh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 294 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB Ace of spades (As)King of clubs (Kc) · Stack 282 · In this round 18
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 298 · In this round 2 · Folded
  5. Preflop · Pot: 65 chips

    Player A raises to 45 chips. This is a 4-bet.

    • Player A BTN Jack of hearts (Jh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 255 · In this round 45
    • Player B SB Ace of spades (As)King of clubs (Kc) · Stack 282 · In this round 18
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 298 · In this round 2 · Folded
  6. Preflop · Pot: 147 chips

    Player B raises again, to 100 chips. This raise over the 4-bet is the 5-bet.

    • Player A BTN Jack of hearts (Jh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 255 · In this round 45
    • Player B SB Ace of spades (As)King of clubs (Kc) · Stack 200 · In this round 100
    • Player C BB 8 of hearts (8h)3 of spades (3s) · Stack 298 · In this round 2 · Folded

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

A flat call

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 hearts (Kh) · 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 hearts (Kh) · 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 has a strong hand, but only calls instead of re-raising. A call where a raise was possible is a flat call.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Queen of hearts (Qh)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6

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

A float

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)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 4 chips

    Player A calls the big blind by adding 1 chip.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player B raises to 6.

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

    Player A calls 4 more.

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

    The flop misses both players. Player B acts first and Player A acts last.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)6 of diamonds (6d)2 of spades (2s)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 20 chips

    Player B makes a continuation bet of 8 with no pair.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)6 of diamonds (6d)2 of spades (2s)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 186 · In this round 8
  7. Flop · Pot: 28 chips

    Player A calls with only ace-high. He does not have a good hand, but he plans to bet on the turn if Player B shows weakness. This is a float.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)6 of diamonds (6d)2 of spades (2s)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 8
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 186 · In this round 8
  8. Turn · Pot: 28 chips

    The turn is dealt.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)6 of diamonds (6d)2 of spades (2s)4 of hearts (4h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
  9. Turn · Pot: 28 chips

    Player B checks, giving up.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)6 of diamonds (6d)2 of spades (2s)4 of hearts (4h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
  10. Turn · Pot: 42 chips

    Player A bets 14 and takes the pot.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)6 of diamonds (6d)2 of spades (2s)4 of hearts (4h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 172 · In this round 14
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
  11. Turn · Pot: 28 chips

    Player B folds. The uncalled 14-chip bet returns to Player A, who wins the 28-chip pot.

    Board: 9 of clubs (9c)6 of diamonds (6d)2 of spades (2s)4 of hearts (4h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 186 · In this round 0 · Folded

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

The flop

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 9 of clubs (9c)8 of clubs (8c) · 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 9 of clubs (9c)8 of clubs (8c) · 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 9 of clubs (9c)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The first three community cards are dealt together. This is the flop, and a new round of betting follows.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)7 of diamonds (7d)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 9 of clubs (9c)8 of clubs (8c) · Stack 194 · In this round 0

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

A 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 Ace of hearts (Ah)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)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 hearts (Ah)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)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 hearts (Ah)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player A has five hearts: ace, king, nine, seven and two. All five cards are of one suit, so he has a flush.

    Board: King of hearts (Kh)7 of hearts (7h)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0

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