diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Card.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Card.java
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index 0000000..5663da6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Card.java
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.deck;
+
+/**
+ * The Card class represents a single playing card in a standard deck of cards.
+ * Each card has a suit (Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, Spades) and a rank (2-10,
+ * Jack, Queen, King, Ace).
+ * This class provides methods to retrieve the suit and rank of the card, as
+ * well as a string representation of the card.
+ */
+public class Card {
+
+    private Suit suit;
+    private Rank rank;
+
+    /**
+     * Constructs a Card with the specified suit and rank.
+     *
+     * @param suit The suit of the card (Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, Spades).
+     * @param rank The rank of the card (2-10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace).
+     */
+    public Card(Suit suit, Rank rank) {
+        this.suit = suit;
+        this.rank = rank;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the suit of the card.
+     *
+     * @return The suit of the card.
+     */
+    public Suit getSuit() {
+        return suit;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the rank of the card.
+     *
+     * @return The rank of the card.
+     */
+    public Rank getRank() {
+        return rank;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns a string representation of the card, combining its rank and suit.
+     *
+     * @return A string representation of the card (e.g., "Ace of Spades").
+     */
+    @Override
+    public String toString() {
+        return rank + " of " + suit;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Deck.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Deck.java
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--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Deck.java
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.deck;
+
+import java.util.ArrayList;
+import java.util.Collections;
+import java.util.LinkedList;
+import java.util.List;
+
+/**
+ * The Deck class represents a standard deck of playing cards. It provides
+ * functionality to create a full deck of 52 cards, shuffle the deck, and draw
+ * cards from it. The deck is initialized with all combinations of suits and
+ * ranks, and can be manipulated through its methods.
+ */
+public class Deck {
+
+    private List<Card> cards;
+
+    /**
+     * Constructs a new Deck object and initializes it with a standard set of 52
+     * playing cards. The deck is created by iterating through all suits and ranks,
+     * creating a Card object for each combination, and adding it to the list of
+     * cards.
+     */
+    public Deck() {
+
+        cards = new ArrayList<>();
+
+        for (Suit suit : Suit.values()) {
+            for (Rank rank : Rank.values()) {
+                cards.add(new Card(suit, rank));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Shuffles the deck of cards using the Collections.shuffle method, which
+     * randomly permutes the list of cards. This method can be called to randomize
+     * the order of the cards in the deck before drawing.
+     */
+    public void shuffle() {
+        Collections.shuffle(cards);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Draws and removes the last card in the list, which represents the top of the deck.
+     * This method removes and returns the last card in the list of cards, which
+     * represents the top of the deck. If the deck is empty, this method will throw an
+     * IndexOutOfBoundsException.
+     *
+     * @return The Card object that was drawn from the deck.
+     */
+    public Card draw() {
+        return cards.remove(cards.size() - 1);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the current list of cards in the deck. This method returns a new
+     * LinkedList containing the cards, which allows for safe manipulation of the
+     * returned list without affecting the internal state of the deck.
+     *
+     * @return A List of Card objects currently in the deck.
+     */
+    public void setCards(List<Card> cards) {
+        this.cards = new LinkedList<>(cards);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Rank.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Rank.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b50b0d4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Rank.java
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.deck;
+
+/**
+ * The Rank enumeration represents the rank of a playing card in a standard
+ * deck of cards. It includes the ranks from Two to Ace, which are used to
+ * determine the value of the card in various card games, including poker.
+ */
+public enum Rank {
+    TWO,
+    THREE,
+    FOUR,
+    FIVE,
+    SIX,
+    SEVEN,
+    EIGHT,
+    NINE,
+    TEN,
+    JACK,
+    QUEEN,
+    KING,
+    ACE
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Suit.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Suit.java
new file mode 100644
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--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/deck/Suit.java
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.deck;
+
+/**
+ * The Suit enumeration represents the four suits of a standard deck of playing
+ * cards: Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, and Spades. Each suit is used to categorize
+ * the cards and can have different values in various card games, including
+ * poker.
+ */
+public enum Suit {
+    HEARTS,
+    DIAMONDS,
+    CLUBS,
+    SPADES
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/player/Player.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/player/Player.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..65a501f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/player/Player.java
@@ -0,0 +1,154 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.player;
+
+import ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.deck.Card;
+import java.util.ArrayList;
+import java.util.List;
+
+/**
+ * The Player class represents a participant in the poker game. It holds
+ * information about the player's identity, chip count, status, and hand of
+ * cards. The class provides methods for managing the player's chips, hand, and
+ * status during the game.
+ */
+public class Player {
+
+    private PlayerId id;
+    private int chips;
+    private PlayerStatus status;
+    private boolean folded = false;
+
+     private List<Card> hand = new ArrayList<>();
+
+    /**
+     * Constructs a Player with the specified ID and initial chip count. The
+     * player's status is set to ACTIVE by default.
+     *
+     * @param id    The unique identifier for the player.
+     * @param chips The initial number of chips the player has.
+     */
+    public Player(PlayerId id, int chips) {
+        this.id = id;
+        this.chips = chips;
+        this.status = PlayerStatus.ACTIVE;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Checks if the player is all-in, meaning they have no chips left to bet.
+     *
+     * @return true if the player is all-in, false otherwise.
+     */
+    public boolean isAllIn() {
+        return chips == 0;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the unique identifier of the player.
+     *
+     * @return The player's ID.
+     */
+    public PlayerId getId() {
+        return id;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the display name of the player.
+     * Currently identical to the player ID.
+     *
+     * @return The player's name.
+     */
+    public String getName() {
+        return id.value();
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the current chip count of the player.
+     *
+     * @return The number of chips the player has.
+     */
+    public int getChips() {
+        return chips;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Removes a specified amount of chips from the player's total. If the amount
+     * exceeds the player's current chips, it sets the chip count to zero.
+     *
+     * @param amount The number of chips to remove from the player.
+     */
+    public void removeChips(int amount) {
+        chips -= amount;
+        if (chips < 0) {
+            chips = 0;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Adds a specified amount of chips to the player's total.
+     *
+     * @param amount The number of chips to add to the player.
+     */
+    public void addChips(int amount) {
+        chips += amount;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the player's status to the specified value.
+     *
+     * @param status The new status for the player.
+     */
+    public void setStatus(PlayerStatus status) {
+        this.status = status;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the current status of the player.
+     *
+     * @return The player's status.
+     */
+    public PlayerStatus getStatus() {
+        return status;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the player's current hand of cards.
+     *
+     * @return A list of Card objects representing the player's hand.
+     */
+    public List<Card> getHand() {
+        return hand;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Adds a card to the player's hand.
+     *
+     * @param card The Card object to be added to the player's hand.
+     */
+    public void giveCard(Card card) {
+        hand.add(card);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Clears the player's hand of cards, removing all cards from the hand.
+     */
+    public void clearHand() {
+        hand.clear();
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Checks if the player has folded in the current round.
+     *
+     * @return true if the player has folded, false otherwise.
+     */
+    public boolean isFolded() {
+        return folded;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the player's folded status to the specified value.
+     *
+     * @param folded The new folded status for the player.
+     */
+    public void setFolded(boolean folded) {
+        this.folded = folded;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/player/PlayerId.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/player/PlayerId.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6471fc3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/player/PlayerId.java
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.player;
+
+import java.util.Objects;
+
+/**
+ * PlayerId is a value object that represents the unique identifier of a player
+ * in the game. It encapsulates a string value and provides validation to ensure
+ * that it is not null. The PlayerId class also includes a factory method for
+ * creating instances and overrides the toString method for easy representation.
+ */
+public record PlayerId(String value) {
+
+    /**
+     * Constructs a PlayerId with the specified value. The constructor validates
+     * that the value is not null.
+     *
+     * @param value the string value representing the player's unique identifier
+     * @throws NullPointerException if the value is null
+     */
+    public PlayerId {
+        Objects.requireNonNull(value, "PlayerId cannot be null");
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Factory method to create a PlayerId instance from a string value.
+     *
+     * @param value the string value representing the player's unique identifier
+     * @return a new PlayerId instance with the specified value
+     */
+    public static PlayerId of(String value) {
+        return new PlayerId(value);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the string representation of the PlayerId, which is the encapsulated
+     * value.
+     *
+     * @return the string value of the PlayerId
+     */
+    @Override
+    public String toString() {
+        return value;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Compares this PlayerId with another object for equality.
+     *
+     * @param o the object to compare to
+     * @return true if this PlayerId is equal to the given object, false otherwise
+     */
+    @Override
+    public boolean equals(Object o) {
+        if (this == o) {
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        if (o == null || getClass() != o.getClass()) {
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        PlayerId playerId = (PlayerId) o;
+        return Objects.equals(value, playerId.value);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the hash code for this PlayerId.
+     *
+     * @return the hash code of the PlayerId
+     */
+    @Override
+    public int hashCode() {
+        return Objects.hash(value);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/player/PlayerStatus.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/player/PlayerStatus.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e3884c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/player/PlayerStatus.java
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.player;
+
+/**
+ * The PlayerStatus enumeration represents the various states a player can be in
+ * during a poker game. It helps to track the player's current status, such as
+ * whether they are actively participating in the hand, have folded, are all-in,
+ * or have been eliminated from the game.
+ */
+public enum PlayerStatus {
+    ACTIVE,
+    FOLDED,
+    ALL_IN,
+    OUT
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/BettingState.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/BettingState.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d6ad7cc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/BettingState.java
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.state;
+
+import java.util.HashMap;
+import java.util.Map;
+
+/**
+ * Represents the betting state of the current hand, including the pot size,
+ * the current highest bet, and the individual bets made by each player.
+ * It keeps track of the total pot, the current bet amount, and the bets made
+ * by each player. This class is essential for managing the betting rounds and
+ * ensuring that all players' bets are accounted for during the game.
+ */
+public class BettingState {
+
+    private int pot;
+    private int currentBet;
+
+    private Map<String, Integer> playerBets = new HashMap<>();
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/GamePhase.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/GamePhase.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8ed9307
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/GamePhase.java
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.state;
+
+/**
+ * The GamePhase enumeration represents the different phases of a poker game.
+ * Each phase corresponds to a specific stage in the game, such as waiting for
+ * players, dealing cards, and determining the winner. This enumeration is
+ * essential for managing the flow of the game and ensuring that actions are
+ * performed at the appropriate times.
+ */
+public enum GamePhase {
+    WAITING,
+    PREFLOP,
+    FLOP,
+    TURN,
+    RIVER,
+    SHOWDOWN,
+    FINISHED
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/GameState.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/GameState.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0375a2d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/GameState.java
@@ -0,0 +1,510 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.state;
+
+import ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.deck.Card;
+import ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.deck.Deck;
+import ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.player.Player;
+import ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.player.PlayerId;
+import java.util.ArrayList;
+import java.util.Collection;
+import java.util.HashMap;
+import java.util.List;
+import java.util.Map;
+
+/**
+ * The GameState class encapsulates the entire state of a poker game at any
+ * given
+ * moment. It maintains information about the players, the pot, the current
+ * phase of the game, the dealer position, and the cards in play. This class is
+ * central to managing the flow of the game and ensuring that all actions and
+ * decisions are based on an accurate representation of the current game state.
+ */
+public class GameState {
+
+    private Map<PlayerId, Player> players = new HashMap<>();
+
+    private List<PlayerId> playerOrder = new ArrayList<>();
+
+    private Pot pot = new Pot();
+
+    private TableState tableState = new TableState();
+
+    private int currentPlayerIndex;
+
+    private boolean handActive;
+
+    private boolean allowOutOfTurn;
+
+    private GamePhase phase;
+
+    private int dealerIndex;
+
+    private Map<PlayerId, Integer> currentBets = new HashMap<>();
+
+    private Map<PlayerId, Integer> playerBetCommitments = new HashMap<>();
+
+    private Map<PlayerId, List<Card>> holeCards = new HashMap<>();
+
+    private List<Card> communityCards = new ArrayList<>();
+
+    // private final Set<PlayerId> foldedPlayers = new HashSet<>();
+
+    private Deck deck;
+
+    // Getter
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the list of players currently in the game.
+     *
+     * @return A list of Player objects representing the players in the game.
+     */
+    public Collection<Player> getPlayers() {
+        return players.values();
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the current player whose turn it is to act.
+     *
+     * @return The Player object representing the current player.
+     */
+    public Player getCurrentPlayer() {
+        PlayerId id = playerOrder.get(currentPlayerIndex);
+        return players.get(id);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the index of the current player in the players list.
+     *
+     * @return An integer representing the index of the current player.
+     */
+    public int getCurrentPlayerIndex() {
+        return currentPlayerIndex;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Indicates whether a hand is currently active in the game.
+     *
+     * @return true if a hand is active, false otherwise.
+     */
+    public boolean isHandActive() {
+        return handActive;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the current phase of the game (e.g., PREFLOP, FLOP, TURN, RIVER).
+     *
+     * @return The GamePhase enum value representing the current phase of the game.
+     */
+    public GamePhase getPhase() {
+        return phase;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the current state of the table, including player statuses and
+     * positions.
+     *
+     * @return A TableState object representing the current state of the table.
+     */
+    public TableState getTableState() {
+        return tableState;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the current pot, which contains the total amount of chips bet by
+     * players in the current hand.
+     *
+     * @return A Pot object representing the current pot.
+     */
+    public Pot getPot() {
+        return pot;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the current deck of cards being used in the game.
+     *
+     * @return A Deck object representing the current deck of cards.
+     */
+    public Deck getDeck() {
+        return deck;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the list of community cards currently on the table.
+     *
+     * @return A list of Card objects representing the community cards.
+     */
+    public List<Card> getCommunityCards() {
+        return communityCards;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the hole cards for a specific player based on their ID.
+     *
+     * @param playerId The ID of the player whose hole cards are being requested.
+     * @return A list of Card objects representing the player's hole cards, or an
+     *         empty list if the player has no hole cards.
+     */
+    public List<Card> getHoleCards(PlayerId  playerId) {
+        return holeCards.getOrDefault(playerId, new ArrayList<>());
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the index of the dealer in the players list.
+     *
+     * @return An integer representing the index of the dealer.
+     */
+    public int getDealerIndex() {
+        return dealerIndex;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns a map of player IDs to their current hole cards.
+     *
+     * @return A map where the key is the player ID and the value is a list of
+     *         Card objects representing the player's hole cards.
+     */
+    public Map<PlayerId, List<Card>> getPlayerCards() {
+        return holeCards;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the number of players currently in the game.
+     *
+     * @return An integer representing the number of players in the game.
+     */
+    public int getPlayerCount() {
+        return players.size();
+    }
+
+    // SETTER
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the index of the current player in the players list.
+     *
+     * @param index An integer representing the index of the current player.
+     */
+    public void setCurrentPlayerIndex(int index) {
+        this.currentPlayerIndex = index;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets whether a hand is currently active in the game.
+     *
+     * @param handActive A boolean value indicating whether a hand is active.
+     */
+    public void setHandActive(boolean handActive) {
+        this.handActive = handActive;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the current phase of the game.
+     *
+     * @param phase The GamePhase enum value representing the new phase of the game.
+     */
+    public void setPhase(GamePhase phase) {
+        this.phase = phase;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the index of the dealer in the players list.
+     *
+     * @param dealerIndex An integer representing the index of the dealer.
+     */
+    public void setDealerIndex(int dealerIndex) {
+        this.dealerIndex = dealerIndex;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the current deck of cards being used in the game.
+     *
+     * @param deck A Deck object representing the new deck of cards to be used in
+     *             the game.
+     */
+    public void setDeck(Deck deck) {
+        this.deck = deck;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Adds a player to the game with the specified ID and initial chip count. This
+     * method creates a new Player object, adds it to the list of players, and
+     * initializes the player's current bet and bet commitment in the game state.
+     *
+     * @param id    The ID of the player to add.
+     * @param chips The initial number of chips the player has.
+     */
+    public void addPlayer(PlayerId id, int chips) {
+
+        Player player = new Player(id, chips);
+
+        players.put(id, player);
+        playerOrder.add(id);
+
+        currentBets.put(id, 0);
+        playerBetCommitments.put(id, 0);
+    }
+
+    // BETTING LOGIC
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the current bet amount for a specific player based on their ID.
+     *
+     * @param playerId The ID of the player whose current bet is being requested.
+     * @return An integer representing the current bet amount for the specified
+     *         player, or 0 if the player has not placed any bets.
+     */
+    public int getCurrentBet(PlayerId playerId) {
+        return currentBets.getOrDefault(playerId, 0);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the current bet amount for a specific player based on their ID. This
+     * method updates the currentBets map with the new bet amount for the specified
+     * player.
+     *
+     * @param playerId The ID of the player whose current bet is being set.
+     * @param amount   The new bet amount to be set for the specified player.
+     */
+    public void setCurrentBet(PlayerId playerId, int amount) {
+        currentBets.put(playerId, amount);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Resets the current bets for all players by clearing the currentBets map. This
+     * method is typically called at the start of a new hand to ensure that all
+     * players' bets are reset to zero.
+     */
+    public void resetBets() {
+        currentBets.clear();
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Adds a specified amount to the pot. This method updates the total amount in
+     * the pot by adding the given amount to it.
+     *
+     * @param amount The amount of chips to be added to the pot.
+     */
+    public void addToPot(int amount) {
+        pot.add(amount);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns whether out-of-turn actions are allowed in the game. Out-of-turn
+     * actions refer to players being able to act when it is not their turn, which
+     * can be a feature in some poker variants or game modes.
+     *
+     * @return true if out-of-turn actions are allowed, false otherwise.
+     */
+    public boolean isAllowOutOfTurn() {
+        return allowOutOfTurn;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets whether out-of-turn actions are allowed in the game. This method updates
+     * the allowOutOfTurn flag, which determines if players can act when it is not
+     * their turn.
+     *
+     * @param allowOutOfTurn A boolean value indicating whether out-of-turn actions
+     *                       should be allowed in the game.
+     */
+    public void setAllowOutOfTurn(boolean allowOutOfTurn) {
+        this.allowOutOfTurn = allowOutOfTurn;
+    }
+
+    // PLAYER HELPERS
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves a player from the game based on their ID. This method searches the
+     * list of players for a player with the specified ID and returns it. If no
+     * player with the given ID is found, a RuntimeException is thrown.
+     *
+     * @param id The ID of the player to retrieve.
+     * @return The Player object corresponding to the specified ID.
+     * @throws RuntimeException if no player with the given ID is found in the game.
+     */
+    public Player getPlayer(PlayerId id) {
+        Player player = players.get(id);
+
+        if (player == null) {
+            throw new RuntimeException("Player not found: " + id);
+        }
+
+        return player;
+    }
+
+    // BET COMMITMENTS
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the current bet commitment for a specific player based on their ID.
+     * A bet commitment represents the total amount a player has committed to the
+     * pot in the current hand, including all bets, raises, and calls they have
+     * made.
+     *
+     * @param playerId The ID of the player whose current bet commitment is being
+     *                 requested.
+     * @return An integer representing the current bet commitment for the specified
+     *         player, or 0 if the player has not made any bet commitments.
+     */
+    public int getCurrentBetCommitment(PlayerId playerId) {
+        return playerBetCommitments.getOrDefault(playerId, 0);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the current bet commitment for a specific player based on their ID. This
+     * method updates the playerBetCommitments map with the new bet commitment
+     * amount for the specified player.
+     *
+     * @param playerId The ID of the player whose current bet commitment is being
+     *                 set.
+     * @param amount   The new bet commitment amount to be set for the specified
+     *                 player.
+     */
+    public void setCurrentBetCommitment(PlayerId playerId, int amount) {
+        playerBetCommitments.put(playerId, amount);
+    }
+
+    // CARDS
+
+    /**
+     * Gives hole cards to a specific player based on their ID. This method takes
+     * two Card objects representing the player's hole cards and adds them to the
+     * holeCards map under the player's ID.
+     *
+     * @param playerId The ID of the player to whom the hole cards are being given.
+     * @param c1       The first Card object representing one of the player's hole
+     *                 cards.
+     * @param c2       The second Card object representing the other hole card for
+     *                 the player.
+     */
+    public void giveHoleCards(PlayerId playerId, Card c1, Card c2) {
+
+        List<Card> cards = new ArrayList<>();
+        cards.add(c1);
+        cards.add(c2);
+
+        holeCards.put(playerId, cards);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Adds a community card to the game state. This method takes a Card object
+     * representing a community card and adds it to the list of community cards on
+     * the table.
+     *
+     * @param card The Card object representing the community card to be added to
+     *             the
+     *             game state.
+     */
+    public void addCommunityCard(Card card) {
+        communityCards.add(card);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Resets the community cards by clearing the list of community cards. This
+     * method is typically called at the start of a new hand to ensure that all
+     * community cards from the previous hand are removed from the game state.
+     */
+    public void resetCommunityCards() {
+        communityCards.clear();
+    }
+
+    // TURN MANAGEMENT
+
+    /**
+     * Advances the turn to the next player in the players list. This method updates
+     * the currentPlayerIndex by incrementing it and wrapping around to the start of
+     * the list if necessary, ensuring that the turn order is maintained correctly
+     * throughout the game.
+     */
+    public void nextPlayer() {
+        int start = currentPlayerIndex;
+
+        do {
+            currentPlayerIndex = (currentPlayerIndex + 1) % playerOrder.size();
+
+            Player p = getCurrentPlayer();
+
+            if (!p.isFolded() && !p.isAllIn()) {
+                return;
+            }
+
+        } while (currentPlayerIndex != start);
+    }
+
+    // Dealer Rotation
+
+    /**
+     * Rotates the dealer position to the next player in the players list. This
+     * method updates the dealerIndex by incrementing it and wrapping around to the
+     * start of the list if necessary, ensuring that the dealer position rotates
+     * correctly after each hand.
+     */
+    public void rotateDealer() {
+        dealerIndex = (dealerIndex + 1) % playerOrder.size();
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the current dealer based on the dealerIndex. This method returns
+     * the Player object corresponding to the current dealer position in the players
+     * list.
+     *
+     * @return The Player object representing the current dealer.
+     */
+    public Player getDealer() {
+        PlayerId id = playerOrder.get(dealerIndex);
+        return players.get(id);
+    }
+
+    // HAND RESET
+
+    /**
+     * Starts a new hand by resetting the game state for the next round of poker.
+     * This
+     * method sets the handActive flag to true, resets the game phase to PREFLOP,
+     * clears the pot, resets all player bets and bet commitments, clears the
+     * community cards, and initializes a new shuffled deck of cards for the new
+     * hand.
+     */
+    public void startNewHand() {
+
+        handActive = true;
+        phase = GamePhase.PREFLOP;
+
+        pot = new Pot();
+
+        resetBets();
+        playerBetCommitments.clear();
+
+        resetCommunityCards();
+        holeCards.clear();
+
+        for (Player player : players.values()) {
+            player.setFolded(false);
+        }
+
+        deck = new Deck();
+        deck.shuffle();
+
+        currentPlayerIndex = (dealerIndex + 1) % playerOrder.size();
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Folds a player in the current hand. This method adds the specified player's ID
+     * to the set of folded players, indicating that the player has folded and is
+     * no longer active in the current hand.
+     *
+     * @param playerId The ID of the player who is folding.
+     */
+    public void foldPlayer(PlayerId playerId) {
+        getPlayer(playerId).setFolded(true);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Checks if a specific player has folded in the current hand. This method
+     * checks if the specified player's ID is present in the set of folded players,
+     * indicating that the player has folded.
+     *
+     * @param playerId The ID of the player to check for folding status.
+     * @return true if the player has folded, false otherwise.
+     */
+    public boolean isFolded(PlayerId playerId) {
+        return getPlayer(playerId).isFolded();
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/Pot.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/Pot.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3f09f47
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/Pot.java
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.state;
+
+/**
+ * The Pot class represents the total amount of chips that players have bet in a
+ * poker game. It provides methods to add chips to the pot, retrieve the
+ * current amount, and reset the pot for a new round. This class is essential
+ * for managing the betting aspect of the game and ensuring that the pot is
+ * accurately maintained throughout the game.
+ */
+public class Pot {
+
+    // Disabled because it caused the port to be set to 0
+    // private int total;
+    private int amount = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * Adds the specified amount of chips to the pot.
+     *
+     * @param chips The number of chips to add to the pot.
+     */
+    public void add(int chips) {
+        amount += chips;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the current amount of chips in the pot.
+     *
+     * @return The current amount of chips in the pot.
+     */
+    public int getAmount() {
+        return amount;
+    }
+
+    // Disabled because it caused the port to be set to 0
+    // public int getTotal() {
+    // return total;
+    // }
+
+    /**
+     * Resets the pot to zero, typically used at the end of a round or when
+     * starting a new game.
+     */
+    public void reset() {
+        amount = 0;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/TableState.java b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/TableState.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3d953c3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/ch/unibas/dmi/dbis/cs108/casono/server/domain/game/state/TableState.java
@@ -0,0 +1,158 @@
+package ch.unibas.dmi.dbis.cs108.casono.server.domain.game.state;
+
+/**
+ * The TableState class represents the current state of the poker table during a
+ * game. It keeps track of the current bet, the last raise size, the minimum
+ * raise amount, and the big blind. Additionally, it manages the betting status,
+ * including whether betting is currently open and if it can be reopened after
+ * being closed. The class also tracks the last aggressor's ID to determine who
+ * made the most recent aggressive action (like a raise) in the betting round.
+ */
+public class TableState {
+
+    private int currentBet;
+    private int lastRaiseSize;
+    private int minRaise;
+    private int bigBlind;
+
+    private boolean bettingOpen;
+    private boolean canReopenBetting;
+
+    private String lastAggressorId;
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the current bet amount for the table. This value represents the
+     * highest bet that has been placed in the current betting round and is used to
+     * determine how much players need to call or raise to stay in the hand.
+     *
+     * @return The current bet amount for the table.
+     */
+    public int getCurrentBet() {
+        return currentBet;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the current bet amount for the table. This method is typically called
+     * when a player places a bet or raises, updating the current bet to reflect
+     * the new amount.
+     *
+     * @param currentBet The new current bet amount to set for the table.
+     */
+    public void setCurrentBet(int currentBet) {
+        this.currentBet = currentBet;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the big blind amount. The big blind serves as a baseline
+     * for betting and is often used to determine the minimum bet or raise.
+     *
+     * @return The big blind amount.
+     */
+    public int getBigBlind() {
+        return bigBlind;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the big blind amount for the game. The big blind is a forced bet that
+     * players must post before the cards are dealt, and it serves as a baseline for
+     * betting in the game.
+     *
+     * @param bigBlind The amount to set as the big blind for the game.
+     */
+    public void setBigBlind(int bigBlind) {
+        this.bigBlind = bigBlind;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the minimum raise amount for the current betting round. The
+     * minimum raise is typically determined by the size of the last raise or the
+     * big blind, ensuring that players must raise by at least a certain amount.
+     *
+     * @return The minimum raise amount for the current betting round.
+     */
+    public int getMinRaise() {
+        return minRaise;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the minimum raise amount for the current betting round. This method is
+     * typically called after a raise is made, updating the minimum raise to ensure
+     * that subsequent raises meet the required amount.
+     *
+     * @param minRaise The new minimum raise amount to set for the current betting
+     *                 round.
+     */
+    public void setMinRaise(int minRaise) {
+        this.minRaise = minRaise;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Checks if betting is currently open at the table. This status indicates
+     * whether players are allowed to place bets or raises during the current
+     * betting round.
+     *
+     * @return true if betting is open, false otherwise.
+     */
+    public boolean isBettingOpen() {
+        return bettingOpen;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the betting status for the table. This method can be used to open or
+     * close betting during a betting round, controlling whether players can place
+     * bets or raises.
+     *
+     * @param bettingOpen The new betting status to set for the table (true for
+     *                    open, false for closed).
+     */
+    public void setBettingOpen(boolean bettingOpen) {
+        this.bettingOpen = bettingOpen;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Checks if betting can be reopened after being closed. This status allows for
+     * scenarios where betting may be temporarily closed (e.g., after a raise) but
+     * can be reopened to allow other players to respond.
+     *
+     * @return true if betting can be reopened, false otherwise.
+     */
+    public boolean canReopenBetting() {
+        return canReopenBetting;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets whether betting can be reopened after being closed. This method is
+     * typically called after a raise is made, allowing for the possibility of
+     * reopening betting to let other players respond to the raise.
+     *
+     * @param canReopenBetting The new status indicating whether betting can be
+     *                         reopened (true or false).
+     */
+    public void setCanReopenBetting(boolean canReopenBetting) {
+        this.canReopenBetting = canReopenBetting;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the ID of the last aggressor in the current betting round. The
+     * last aggressor is the player who made the most recent aggressive action (like
+     * a raise) and is important for determining the flow of betting and who may
+     * have the opportunity to respond.
+     *
+     * @return The ID of the last aggressor in the current betting round.
+     */
+    public String getLastAggressorId() {
+        return lastAggressorId;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the ID of the last aggressor in the current betting round. This method
+     * is typically called after a player makes an aggressive action (like a raise),
+     * updating the last aggressor ID to reflect the most recent aggressive action.
+     *
+     * @param lastAggressorId The new ID of the last aggressor to set for the
+     *                        current betting round.
+     */
+    public void setLastAggressorId(String lastAggressorId) {
+        this.lastAggressorId = lastAggressorId;
+    }
+}