The game proceeds to the flop if two or more players still have hole cards in front of them. This continues until everyone at the table has acted.

If the under the gun player raises, the next player to act can either match their raise with a call or make a raise of their own. If the under the gun player folds or calls the next player has the same three options. They have the option to fold, call a bet the same size of the big blind (known as limping), or raise. Once everyone has their 'hole cards,' the player to the immediate left of the big blind, a position known as under the gun, acts first. The dealer then deals another face-down card to each player starting with the small blind. Once the blinds are paid, and any antes if they are in play, the dealer pitches a face-down card to each player, starting with the small blind and moving in a clockwise direction. If antes are in play, each player pays their ante during the preflop round. The player to the immediate left of the dealer pays a small blind, and the player to their direct left pays a big blind, which is usually twice the size of the small blind. Preflop is where every Texas Hold'em hand begins. Preflop – What is Preflop in Texas Hold'em and How Does it Work? Every Texas Hold'em cash games and tournament features four betting rounds: preflop, the flop, the turn, and the river.

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