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Texas hold 'em (or simply hold 'em or holdem) is the most popular of the community card poker games. It is the most popular poker variant played in casinos in the western United States, and its no-limit form is used in the final event of the World Series of Poker (AKA WSOP), widely recognized as the world championship of the game.

In 2003, Texas Holdem exploded in popularity as a spectator sport in the United States, due to ESPN's coverage of the WSOP, featuring the unexpected victory of Internet player Chris Moneymaker. Two additional Texas Holdem series debuted in 2003, "World Poker Tour" and "Celebrity Poker Showdown". Both of these shows are still currently in production, and garner a large and loyal viewership. Holdem is commonly played in the rest of the world as well, but seven-card stud and other local games may be more popular in some places.

Although it can theoretically be played by up to 22 players, holdem is generally played by between 2 and 10 players. It is one of