![]() ![]() Unlike in other game variants, like Five Card Draw, in Texas Hold’em, you can’t throw away any cards or draw new ones throughout the hand. Now that we’ve cleared up the “ Texas” part, we should explain what “ Hold’em” refers to. If you read the Texas Legislature, you’ll notice that the state officially recognizes Robstown as Texas Hold’em birthplace, dating back to the early 1900s. Although it’s still unclear where the game emerged, all roads lead back to Texas and a small town called Robstown. Story Behind the NameĮven if you’ve never played Texas Hold’em, you can guess where the name comes from as it’s pretty self-explanatory. How did this poker game become more popular than other variants that have been there much longer? To find the correct answer, we need to go back in time, all the way to the game’s humble beginnings. ![]() Texas Hold’em is the most popular poker variant played by millions of people worldwide - amateurs and professionals participating in the biggest tournaments. The movies and media make us think of Texas Hold’em as being played in a smoke-filled back room with dimmed lights and a sketchy backstory.
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