History of Texas Hold'em Poker

Series Summary

Texas Hold'em is the most popular poker game in the United States. It was moderately popular throughout the 20th century but exploded in 2000 because of it's exposure on TV and the internet. Today you can log onto one of thousands of websites and play for real money against people from all over the world. In this game you have 2 'hole' cards and then four more community cards are dealt face up with betting between each and finally one more hole card. Each player then attempts to make their best hand possible. It is as much a game of skill though as a game of luck since it involves bluffing, and reading your fellow players at all times.

In this great video series you will learn everything you need to know about Texas Hold'em. Our expert covers everything from dealing and betting to tips on how to read other players and what is on the table. So many people play the cards they are dealt but the real skill evolves from reading the players sitting across from you. It is said that everyone has a 'tell.' That is they have something that gives them away. Spend some time with this series and see if you can spot you friends 'tell' the next time you play!

Video Transcript

"All in. Hello! On behalf of ExpertVillage.com, my name is Michael Sohaski, and I am here to tell you about the history of poker. The history of No Limit Texas Holdem' Poker is rather obscure and no one knows for sure. It is thought that it started in the 1930's, perhaps as late as the 40's. Even the great Doyle Brunson is not exactly sure of the origin of the Texas No Limit Holdem', however in recent times, with the movie Rounders and especially with Chris Moneymaker's win at the main event of the World Series of Poker, it has exploded in popularity. And today you will see clubs all over the world, from localed here in Cogwood, AZ, Phoenix, all the way to Las Vegas, NV, which is, if you will, the Mecca or home ofTexas Holdem' these days."