Welcome to our poker beginners guide. If you are new to online poker then this section is for you. We have a page on the hand rankings so you know which hand beats another, We have a poker glossary which lists all the terms and phrases you may come across playing poker.

We have listed the different types of poker that you can play online as well as the basic rules of player Texas Holdem Poker. On this page we offer a step by step guide for beginner. Follow these steps and you will be ready to play online poker in no time.

Before you do anything else you need to learn the basics of playing poker. This includes knowing the terms and phrases used which you can view in our poker glossary.

Learn the rules of the game and know the rankings of poker hands, what hands beat another.

The next step is to find a poker room to play in. As a beginner you want to find a poker site that offers a number of freerolls for you to enter to enhance your skills. If you already have a betting account you might want to stick with a company you are familiar with.

Do not just go for the site with the biggest bonus. Claiming a poker bonus involves playing a lot of hands. As a beginner you are unlikely to reach the bonus without losing lots of money. If you do want to claim a bonus choose a site that only requires a small deposit.

Downloading poker software onto your computer is free of charge. It takes very little time at all and is a simple process. Simply visit the poker site you have chosen and click on the download link.

You will then be guided through the stages of adding the software to your computer.

All the poker sites will allow you to play for free. Whether it be on free money tables or freerolls it gives you the chance to get a feel for playing online poker without actually losing any of your own money. Going straight into a cash game can be confusing and daunting so give yourself time to become familiar with it.

Here at Betting Kingdom we offer advice and tips on poker strategy. There are hundreds of other sites out there that offer valuable tips on playing better poker as well as books and dvds.

Many of the poker rooms have their own poker school which will teach you the basics of playing online poker as well as some useful hints.

When you feel you are accustomed to playing online poker then you can start playing for money. We recommend you start playing very low levels or entering tournaments with cheap buy ins. Once again freerolls are an excellent way of improving your poker skills without losing any money.