But it became really popular after the first tournament in this game type was held in 1969.Īccording to Mike Sexton, the World Poker Tournament (WPT) commentator and poker pro, “it only takes a minute to learn Texas Hold'em poker rules and the whole life to become a master.” Most probably it was founded in the US (to be more precise - in Alaska) in the form known to us today.įor the first time, the rules of Texas Hold'em were approved in 1900 in Texas (Robstown) which the game actually owes its name. You will hardly find any reliable information on the exact date and place of this game appearance. Therefore, in this article we will dwell on the rules of this poker type. Texas Hold'em is the most popular poker game in the world.
