At the beginning of each game, a puck is moved clockwise to each play position to determine the dealing order and the order of the betting rounds. At the beginning of the first game, the puck is placed in front of the first position on the right side of the dealer.

The first dealing round and the first betting round: Beginning with the first player on the left of the player identified by the puck, the dealer gives each player in turn a first card, dealt face down, and then again, a second card, also dealt face down. Once all players have received both their cards, the first betting round begins. Players may call the big blind, raise, deadmanspartythemovie.com or fold.

The Flop and the second betting round: The dealer burns the top card and then deals three community cards called "The Flop." Players then proceed with the second betting round.

The Turn and the third betting round: The dealer burns the top card and then deals a fourth community card called "The Turn." A third betting round follows.

The River and the fourth betting round: The dealer burns the top card and then deals a fifth community card called "The River." A fourth and final betting round then takes place.

The showdown During the showdown, each player who is still in the game and still has his two cards forms the highest possible ranking five-card poker hand in order to win the pot. He may use his two cards and three of the five community cards, one of his two cards and four of the five community cards, or all five community cards.

The pot The player with the highest ranking hand at the end of the showdown wins the pot. If two or more players have identical hands, the pot is split evenly among these players.