Docs: A simple description of the poker rules with an example, English version

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* [Showdown (Gewinnentscheidung)](#showdown-gewinnentscheidung)
* [Poker Hand Rankings (Gewichtung)](#poker-hand-rankings-gewichtung)
* [Fazit](#fazit)
* [English](#english)
* [Blinds (Small Blind & Big Blind)](#blinds-small-blind--big-blind-1)
* [First Betting Round (Preflop)](#first-betting-round-preflop)
* [Preflop Example](#preflop-example)
* [Flop (3 Community Cards)](#flop-3-community-cards)
* [Flop Example](#flop-example)
* [Turn (4th Card)](#turn-4th-card)
* [River (5th Card)](#river-5th-card)
* [Showdown (Winning Decision)](#showdown-winning-decision)
* [Poker Hand Rankings (Hierarchy)](#poker-hand-rankings-hierarchy)
* [Conclusion](#conclusion)
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Regel: *67 One Player One Hand 🟢*
Regel: *52 Incorrect Bets 🟡*
Regel: *57 Non-Standard Betting 🟡*
## English
The poker table is an incredibly fascinating experiential space where you can learn a great deal: about yourself, about other people, and about questions such as: How do I actually make decisions? How do I handle stress and uncertainty? And how good am I at empathizing with others and correctly assessing situations?
To enter this experiential space, its necessary—like with any game—to first understand the basic rules and game flow.
So lets begin:
We have **4 players** at the table: Julian, Mathis, Jona, and Lars. Each player starts with **20,000 chips**. Each receives **2 hole cards**, and there are **5 community cards** that will later be revealed in the center.
![1. image](./images/1.png)
The players are seated as follows: Julian, Mathis, Jona, and Lars. One of them holds the dealer button, which determines who deals the cards and where the round begins. This button moves clockwise after each hand, constantly changing the positions.
Rule: *34 Button Placement and Movement 🟢*
### Blinds (Small Blind & Big Blind)
Before cards are dealt, there are two mandatory bets:
The Small Blind and the Big Blind. The Big Blind is always double the amount of the Small Blind.
![2. image](./images/2.png)
Rule: *32 Dead Button 🟡*
These forced bets ensure that a pot exists from the start, making the game begin with everyone already involved.
After this, the cards are dealt: first to the Small Blind, then the Big Blind, and then clockwise to all other players.
### First Betting Round (Preflop)
The first betting round always begins with the player to the left of the Big Blind.
Now each player must decide:
* Fold (exit the hand)
* Call (match the current bet)
* Raise (increase the bet)
Rule: *40 Methods of Betting 🟢*
Rule: *41 Methods of Calling 🟢*
Rule: *42 Methods of Raising 🟢*
Rule: *50 Acting in Turn 🟢*
### Preflop Example
Julian looks at his cards and decides to Call for **600 chips**.
![3. image](./images/3.png)
Mathis sees his cards and realizes they arent strong, so he Folds and exits the hand.
![4. image](./images/4.png)
Jona is next and decides to Call as well, because his hand is playable.
![5. image](./images/5.png)
Lars looks at his cards, recognizes a strong hand, and Raises to **1200 chips**.
![6. image](./images/6.png)
This immediately changes the situation: Julian and Jona must now decide whether to call this raise, re-raise, or fold.
### Flop (3 Community Cards)
Now **3 community cards** are placed face-up in the center. From this point, the game changes completely, as all players gain additional information.
![7. image](./images/7.png)
A new betting round begins.
Rule: *49 Accepted Action 🟢*
### Flop Example
Lars bets **1,000 chips** first. Julian decides to Call because his hand has improved with the community cards.
![8. image](./images/8.png)
Jona folds, as he no longer sees a strong connection. Mathis is already out.
### Turn (4th Card)
Now the **4th community card** is revealed.
Another betting round begins.
Lars bets **3,000 chips** this time. Julian calls again, as his hand remains strong.
![9. image](./images/9.png)
Rule: *53 Action Out of Turn 🟡*
### River (5th Card)
Now the final community card is revealed.
This is the last decision point in the hand.
Lars bets **5,000 chips**.
![10. image](./images/10.png)
Julian must now decide: Fold, Call, or even Raise to **10,000 chips**.
Rule: *54 Pot Size Bets 🟡*
### Showdown (Winning Decision)
If two or more players remain after the final betting round, a showdown occurs.
All active players reveal their cards. The winner is the one with the **best 5-card combination using any combination of their hole cards and the community cards**.
![11. image](./images/11.png)
Rule: *12 Cards Speak at Showdown 🟢*
Rule: *16 Face Up for All-Ins 🟢*
Rule: *17 Non All-In Showdowns 🟢*
If Julian calls the final bet, the hands are compared. If he folds, Lars wins the entire pot automatically.
### Poker Hand Rankings (Hierarchy)
The card combinations are clearly ranked—from weakest to strongest:
![12. image](./images/12.png)
The higher the combination, the stronger the hand, and the greater the chance of winning.
Julian: Two Pair:
![13. image](./images/13.png)
Lars: One Pair:
![14. image](./images/14.png)
Since two pair ranks higher than one pair, Julian wins this round.
### Conclusion
Poker is not gambling in the traditional sense, but rather a game of strategy, psychology, and mathematics. Every decision made by Julian, Mathis, Jona, or Lars changes the entire dynamic at the table. Understanding the rules means not only understanding cards, but also people and decision-making under pressure.