Poker School

GGPoker Poker School

Become an expert, advance your strategy or just learn more about your favorite game with the GGPoker Poker School.

We know that school isn’t always a fun place to be, but our Poker School can help you become a better player by helping you establish, refine and strengthen your poker strategy. The more you know about poker, the more fun you’ll have at the tables. Learn how to play poker online with our poker school – including the rules of poker, some tips and tricks, and even some poker lingo – so you’ll sound like you know what you’re doing, even if you’re still a novice!

Learning about poker can seem daunting at first, but our Poker School guide is designed to help players at all levels become experts in the game. Once you have the basics down, join GGPoker to take part in some of the most thrilling online poker tournaments available. Just download the free desktop and mobile poker app, follow the simple instructions and register your free account to start your poker training today.

Learn More About Poker Rules & Tips

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How to Play Poker: The Basics

An overview of how poker works

Everyone has to start somewhere - even expert players. GGPoker’s poker school starts at the very beginning, from basic table etiquette to rules of poker, and touches on handy tips and tricks used at the table. Check out the ins and outs of poker and be ready the next time you take a seat at our tables. Find out more here.

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Online Poker Tips

Poker tips for every level of player

Once you know the basics, you’ll discover that there’s a whole lot more to the world of online poker. At GGPoker we’ve some tips and tricks to help you start your poker training and take your strategy to the next level. Get more information here.

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Poker Odds & Probability

The numbers behind the game

Whether you prefer to crunch the numbers or use your intuition, statistics are an undeniable part of poker. When you know the likelihood of certain hands or cards being dealt, and which hands have the highest probability of winning, your ability to plan ahead will greatly improve. Find out more here.

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Poker Hand Rankings

All poker hands listed from best to worst

At its core, poker is a game in which different hands made of various hole and community cards are matched up, and the better hand wins. Learn which poker hands are the best and which are the worst in our hand rankings guide, and determine which are worth playing to maximize your chance of success. Get more information here.

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Poker Terms Glossary

Find out what means what in poker!

Have you come across a poker term you don’t understand, or heard some poker slang that you can’t wrap your head around? Learn exactly what is meant by gutshot, kicker, muck and runner-runner, and never be confused by poker lingo again. Find out more here.

Learn How To Play Texas Hold’em & Omaha Poker

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Texas Hold'em Poker

Learn to play the world’s most popular card game

Texas Hold’em is a game that takes minutes to learn, but years to really master. It’s also one of the simplest variants of poker to get to grips with and is a great game to start with if you’re a beginner. Learn the rules of Texas Hold’em and begin your journey today. Find out more information here.

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Omaha Poker

Four hole cards can be better than two

Omaha is similar to Texas Hold’em in that you need to form the best five card poker hand using a combination of two of your four hole cards and exactly three of the community cards. However, in Omaha poker players receive four hole cards as opposed to two. Learn how to play Omaha poker here.