♠ How Poker Works

The full course

Every poker lesson, in order

Twelve short lessons take you from "which hand wins?" to thinking in ranges like a winning player. Start at the top and work down — each lesson builds on the last.

L1

Foundations

Know the game cold before you worry about strategy.

  1. Hand rankingsWho wins the pot — all ten hands in order.
  2. The tablePositions, blinds, the dealer button — and how many players you need.
  3. Flow of a handPreflop, flop, turn, river, showdown.
  4. Betting rulesCheck, bet, call, raise, fold — and what "No-Limit" means.
L2

Beginner strategy

Stop bleeding chips. Play the right hands, from the right seats.

  1. Starting handsWhich two cards to play — and which to fold.
  2. PositionWhy acting last is the biggest edge in poker.
  3. Pot oddsThe simple math behind every call.
L3

Intermediate

Start winning. Apply pressure and read the board.

  1. Aggression & bet sizingHow much to bet, and why aggression wins.
  2. Board textureReading what the community cards mean.
  3. Thinking in rangesStop guessing one hand; weigh all of them.
L4

Advanced

Think like a pro — and explain why.

  1. Equity & EVThe single number every decision comes down to.
  2. GTO vs. exploitativeTwo ways to win, and when to use each.
New to the game? Start at Lesson 1 — Hand rankings and go in order. Keep the hand-rankings cheat-sheet and starting-hand chart open beside you.
🃏 Finished the lessons? Test yourself in the decision trainer — play a real hand and get coached on every call.