House Rules
Texas
As an official guide for The Lexington Card Club, we are pleased to provide you with the rules for Texas Hold'em, one of the most popular poker games in the world.
Objective: The objective of Texas Hold'em is to create the best possible five-card hand using any combination of the two cards dealt to each player and the five community cards on the table.
Gameplay:
1. The game begins with each player being dealt two private cards, also known as "hole cards".
2. The first betting round starts with the player to the left of the big blind and continues clockwise.
3. After the first betting round, the dealer will reveal three community cards, known as the "flop".
4. The second betting round starts with the first active player to the left of the dealer button and continues clockwise.
5. The dealer will then reveal a fourth community card, known as the "turn".
6. The third betting round starts with the first active player to the left of the dealer button and continues clockwise.
7. The dealer will then reveal the final community card, known as the "river".
8. The fourth and final betting round starts with the first active player to the left of the dealer button and continues clockwise.
9. If two or more players remain after the final betting round, a showdown occurs. The player with the best five-card hand using any combination of their hole cards and the community cards wins the pot.
10. In case of a tie, the pot is split equally among the winning players.
Blinds: Texas Hold'em uses blinds to create a pot and stimulate betting. The player to the left of the dealer button posts the small blind, and the player to their left posts the big blind.
Ante: At The Lexington Card Club, we do not use antes in our Texas Hold'em games.
We hope these rules will help you understand and play Texas Hold'em at The Lexington Card Club. Remember to always play responsibly and within your means.
Omaha
The Lexington Card Club, where we take pride in offering a professional and enjoyable gaming experience. As a member of our club, it's important to adhere to our rules for the Omaha card game, as follows:
1. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards.
2. Each player is dealt four cards face down, followed by five community cards face up in the center of the table.
3. The objective of the game is to make the best hand using two of your four cards and three of the community cards.
4. Betting rounds occur after each deal and after the community cards are revealed.
5. The first betting round occurs after the initial deal, and subsequent rounds occur after the community cards are revealed.
6. The minimum bet is determined before the game starts and is agreed upon by all players.
7. The dealer position rotates clockwise after each hand.
8. Players may check, bet, call, raise, or fold during their turn.
9. If a player raises, all subsequent players must match or exceed the raised amount to remain in the game.
10. The player with the best hand at the end of the final betting round wins the pot.
At The Lexington Card Club, we prioritize safety, fairness, and professionalism in all of our games. Any instances of cheating or inappropriate behavior w0ill not be tolerated and may result in removal from the club. We hope you enjoy your time with us and look forward to many successful games of Omaha.