Its simplicity and popularity make it a great form of poker for beginners. Learn how to play Texas Holdem poker with our step-by-step guide to the game’s most popular version. That means in the event of a tie with four of a kind, three of a kind, two pair one pair or high card, a side card, or 'kicker', comes into play to decide who wins the pot. Ties and kickers Poker is all about making the best five-card hand from the seven available (five community cards and your own two hole cards).
