Hole cards are a player's private cards, dealt face down and normally hidden from opponents until showdown. Hold'em uses two hole cards, while standard Omaha uses four. The game determines how many private cards can contribute to the final hand.
Example
Example of Hole Cards
The dealer gives you Q-J face down before the Hold'em betting begins. These are your hole cards.
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