To play poker Texas Hold'em, you either need a group of friends willing to play, a local establishment (such as a bar or tavern) that offers poker tables, or you can play Texas Hold'em online. Playing the game in person differs quite a bit from playing online. If you have never had a chance to play poker Texas Hold'em before, you may want to practice online before you play in a face-to-face game. When you play poker Texas Hold'em online, the system will tell you how much you can bet or if you make an incorrect bet. While a dealer at a casino or your friends may offer you advice, it will help to know what you are doing before you sit down at the table.

If you decide to host a poker night at your house, you will need certain equipment to play poker Texas Hold'em. You will need enough tables and chairs (for anywhere from six to ten people). You will also need chips. As the host, you may want to serve refreshments, but people may want to bring their own beverages.

If you do not have friends that play poker Texas Hold'em and you do not live near a casino, you can always find an online poker game. Sometimes this is easier to do than to organize a game at home because you can play at any time of any day and you do not have to worry about having all the equipment to play.