Texas Hold ’em Poker, Just the Basics
Specific Purpose: To inform my fellow peers about Texas Hold ’em Poker.
Central Idea: Learning how to play the game of poker, its basic rules and how to apply them to Texas Hold ’em can lead to enjoyment as well as monetary compensation.
I. Introduction
A. How many of you would like to take $86 and turn it into $2.5 million in one weekend?
B. That is what Chris Moneymaker, and yes that is his real name, did at the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2003. ("Chris Moneymaker WSOP Main Event Winner 2003" Web.) According to www.wsop.com, accessed on October 15, 2014.
C. Hi, my name is Patricia Rose and I have been playing poker since my late teens. I can’t say that I have won millions but I will say …show more content…
Today I will give you a brief history on Texas Hold ’em Poker, this generation’s most popular version of the game. I will also tell you the hand rankings as well as some basic rules for playing. And finally, I would like to explain some rules of etiquette you will want to know should you too decide to play the game.
Transition Phrase: “First, I would like to give you a brief history on Texas Hold ’em Poker.”
II. Body
A. Texas Hold ’em Poker
1. The game of Texas Hold ’em has become the most popular version of the most popular card game played on the planet, poker.
2. There is no clear evidence as to when poker was formally introduced. Historians have speculated that the game began by combining several different ancient card games.
3. The Texas Hold ’em version of poker is said to have been started in the early 1900’s in Robstown, Texas, hence the name of the game. Soon after, it made its way to Dallas. And, as they say, “the rest is history”.
4. Modern day technologies have given players the ability to play just about anywhere that the internet is available. So, whether you’re in a poker room at your favorite casino or relaxing in the privacy of your own home, everyone now has the opportunity get involved in this exciting
Specific Purpose: To inform my fellow peers about Texas Hold ’em Poker.
Central Idea: Learning how to play the game of poker, its basic rules and how to apply them to Texas Hold ’em can lead to enjoyment as well as monetary compensation.
I. Introduction
A. How many of you would like to take $86 and turn it into $2.5 million in one weekend?
B. That is what Chris Moneymaker, and yes that is his real name, did at the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2003. ("Chris Moneymaker WSOP Main Event Winner 2003" Web.) According to www.wsop.com, accessed on October 15, 2014.
C. Hi, my name is Patricia Rose and I have been playing poker since my late teens. I can’t say that I have won millions but I will say …show more content…
Today I will give you a brief history on Texas Hold ’em Poker, this generation’s most popular version of the game. I will also tell you the hand rankings as well as some basic rules for playing. And finally, I would like to explain some rules of etiquette you will want to know should you too decide to play the game.
Transition Phrase: “First, I would like to give you a brief history on Texas Hold ’em Poker.”
II. Body
A. Texas Hold ’em Poker
1. The game of Texas Hold ’em has become the most popular version of the most popular card game played on the planet, poker.
2. There is no clear evidence as to when poker was formally introduced. Historians have speculated that the game began by combining several different ancient card games.
3. The Texas Hold ’em version of poker is said to have been started in the early 1900’s in Robstown, Texas, hence the name of the game. Soon after, it made its way to Dallas. And, as they say, “the rest is history”.
4. Modern day technologies have given players the ability to play just about anywhere that the internet is available. So, whether you’re in a poker room at your favorite casino or relaxing in the privacy of your own home, everyone now has the opportunity get involved in this exciting