2) These two players must put money into the pot before they see their first two cards (hence the name "blind"). This is to make sure there is always someone who has contributed to the pot so that there is always someone playing in each hand. The small blind has to bet 1/2 of the minimum bet at the table, while the big blind has to bet equal to the minimum bet.

3) Everyone is dealt two down cards ("hole cards"). The action begins with the player to the left of the Big Blind folding, calling, or raising and continues in a clockwise fashion. This is the first betting round.

4) After the betting round ends, the dealer discards the top card of the deck. This is called a burn card. This is done to prevent cheating.

5) If a player "raises" by increasing the bet, then subsequent players must either match that raise ("call") or fold (put down their cards). This way, everyone still playing (i.e., hasn't folded) has contributed an equal amount of money to the "pot."

6) The dealer turns over three cards (community cards known as "The Flop"). This is the second betting round. Beginning with this round of betting (and throughout the remainder of the hand), the player to the left of the button acts first.
 
7) After the betting concludes, the dealer burns another card and flips one more onto the table. This is called the turn card. Players can use this sixth card now to form a five-card poker hand.
 
This is the third round of betting. (In Limit Hold 'Em, the amount bet doubles on "The Turn").
 
8) The dealer turns over the last card (known as "The River" card or "Fifth Street"). This is the final round of betting.
 
9) Upon completion of the final round of betting, the best hand wins the pot.