The rules of Poker in South Africa ultimately depend on the variation being played. Popular game variations include Texas Hold’em, Omaha, and Stud. The ranking of hands in each game is the same, but some rules may vary.
In Texas Hold’em, for example, players are initially dealt two-hole cards, after which the first round of betting takes place. Three community cards (the flop) are then dealt face-up, followed by another round of betting. Then, a fourth community card (the turn) is dealt, followed by a third round of betting. Finally, a fifth community card (the river) is dealt, followed by a fourth round of betting – and then the showdown.