The Humble Yacht Poker Night: Fundraiser for Educational Impact

Welcome aboard for Poker Night on the Humble Yacht: An Educational Impact Fundraiser!

Join us at The Humble Yacht for a night of cards, fun, and giving back. Test your skills, socialize, and support UArtistry educational initiative - A Valorous Endeavor 
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make an impact while enjoying the beautiful setting of the yacht.

Texas Hold'em on the Humble

In a Texas Hold'em game where the house keeps half of the $100 buy-in, here’s how the game typically operates:

Game Setup

1. Buy-In: Each player buys in for $100. The house retains $50, so players effectively have $50 in chips to play with.
2. Blinds: The game will have a small blind and a big blind, which are mandatory bets posted by the two players to the left of the dealer. For example, the small blind could be $1 and the big blind $2.

Gameplay

1. Dealing Cards: Each player receives two private cards (known as hole cards). The dealer then places five community cards face up on the table in three stages: the flop (three cards), the turn (one card), and the river (one card).
2. Betting Rounds:
   - Pre-Flop: After receiving their hole cards, players have the option to call the big blind, raise, or fold.
   - Flop: The dealer reveals the flop, followed by another round of betting.
   - Turn: The dealer places the turn card, followed by another betting round.
   - River: The dealer reveals the river card, followed by the final round of betting.
   Showdown: If there are two or more players remaining after the final betting round, a showdown occurs. Players reveal their hole cards, and the best five-card hand (made up of their hole cards and the community cards) wins the pot.

Winning the Game

• Hand Rankings: Standard poker hand rankings apply, from high card to royal flush.
• Pots: Players win pots by either having the best hand at showdown or by forcing all other players to fold.

Additional Notes

• Rebuys: If players lose their chips, they may have the option to rebuy into the game under the same conditions.
• House Advantage: With half of the buy-in retained by the house, players should be mindful that their effective bankroll is limited to $50, which can affect strategy and risk tolerance.