Poker Rules

At Ozoon, every hand follows the same software-enforced poker rules. Whether you're learning how to play poker for the first time or looking for a refresher on poker rules Canada players use online, this guide explains exactly how our tables work.

We offer Texas Hold'em, Omaha poker, and Omaha Hi/Lo across No Limit, Pot Limit, and Fixed Limit formats, from micro-stakes through to high-stakes games. New players can also take advantage of our welcome bonus and our Ozoon Rewards before choosing the tables that suit their bankroll.

Play by These Rules at Ozoon

Our platform takes care of every part of the game automatically. Cards are shuffled and dealt by the software, betting limits are enforced, and pots are awarded without disputes or manual calculations.

Cash game stakes currently range from around $0.02/$0.05 to $5/$10 in No Limit Texas Hold'em, $0.05/$0.10 to $30/$60 in Fixed Limit Hold'em, and $0.02/$0.05 to $10/$20 in Pot Limit Omaha poker.

Table stakes also apply automatically. You can only play the chips you buy in with, while top-ups happen between hands rather than during play.

Quick Seat and Anonymous Tables make it easy to find a game, while our daily poker tournaments, weekly $200K Guaranteed Tournament, and major poker series provide plenty of opportunities beyond cash games.

Canadian players can deposit using Interac e-Transfer, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Tether also available.

The Basic Actions: Fold, Call, Raise, Check

Every betting round gives you four options.

• Fold ends your involvement in the hand.
• Call matches the current bet.
• Raise increases the wager and puts pressure on your opponents.
• Check passes the action without betting when no bet has already been made.

These actions are available throughout every hand. Choosing the right one depends on your cards, your position, and sometimes your ability to convince opponents you're holding something stronger than you are.

How a Hand Plays Out

Each hand follows the same sequence. Players receive their cards, betting takes place, community cards are dealt where appropriate, and the remaining players reach a showdown.

If everyone folds to one player before the poker showdown, they win the pot immediately. Otherwise, the best five-card poker hand takes the pot.

Our software manages betting rounds, turn order, and decision timers automatically, so you can focus entirely on your next move.

Poker Hand Rankings

Poker hands always follow the same order:

1. Royal Flush
2. Straight Flush
3. Four of a Kind
4. Full House
5. Flush
6. Straight
7. Three of a Kind
8. Two Pair
9. One Pair
10. High Card

Suits never affect the ranking of a hand, and an Ace can be used as either the highest or lowest card when completing a straight.

For a full breakdown of every hand, visit our Poker Hands guide.

Betting Structures Explained

The betting structure changes how much you can wager during a hand.

• No Limit Hold'em allows bets up to your entire stack, making it the most popular cash game format.
• Pot Limit Omaha limits bets to the current size of the pot.
• Fixed Limit Hold'em uses predetermined betting amounts for each round.

Most cash games begin with a small blind and big blind, creating the first pot before the action starts.

Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo Rules

Omaha poker gives every player four hole cards instead of two. To make your final hand, you must use exactly two hole cards together with exactly three community cards.

Omaha Hi/Lo splits the pot between the best high hand and the best qualifying low hand. A qualifying low cannot contain a card higher than an eight, with A-2-3-4-5 being the strongest possible low. Straights and flushes don't count against a low hand.

Poker Etiquette and Fair Play Online

Every table follows the same software-enforced rules.

Anonymous Tables help create a level playing field by hiding player identities, while hand histories provide a consistent record of every hand. Decision timers also keep games moving, ensuring a smooth experience for everyone at the table.

Poker Rules FAQs

Can I buy more chips during a hand?

No. Table stakes are enforced automatically, so you can only add chips between hands.

Do I need to work out the winning hand myself?

No. Our software compares every remaining hand at showdown and awards the pot automatically.

What's the difference between Texas Hold'em and Omaha?

The biggest difference is your starting hand. Texas Hold'em uses two hole cards, while Omaha poker uses four, with different hand-building rules.

What happens if I run out of time to act?

Each table includes a decision timer. If time expires, the software will take the appropriate action based on the current situation.