Learn Poker

Poker Guides

Free educational guides to help you understand poker fundamentals, from basic rules to advanced strategy concepts.

Practice what you learn with our free poker tools: hand calculator, pot odds, EV calculator, and more.

Learn Poker the Right Way

Whether you're completely new to poker or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, these guides cover everything you need to know. Each guide is written to be comprehensive yet accessible, with clear explanations and practical examples.

Start with the Texas Hold'em Rules guide if you're learning the game from scratch. It covers hand rankings, betting structure, and how a hand plays out from start to finish.

Once you understand the basics, move on to the Poker Odds Chart to learn the math behind profitable decisions. Understanding odds is what separates winning players from losing ones.

Finally, master table positions to understand why acting last is such a huge advantage and how to adjust your strategy based on where you sit.

Guides + Tools = Faster Learning

These guides pair perfectly with our free poker tools. After reading about pot odds, use the Pot Odds Calculator to practice real scenarios. Study hand matchups in the guides, then verify them with the Hand Calculator.

The Hand Rankings tool provides a quick visual reference, while the Poker Glossary defines any term you encounter in these guides.

Related Resources

Track your progress as you learn with the PokerLog app. Log sessions, monitor your bankroll, and see your improvement over time.