PokerStars Tempest Hold'em is a unique poker format, based on Texas Hold’em, with antes that increase until a showdown is reached, an extra pre-flop blind, and just two options for all players: all-in or fold!

Available exclusively at PokerStars, PokerStars Tempest Hold’em is easy to pick up and packed with fast, fun action.

At the beginning of each hand, every player posts an ante. The value of antes for a given hand is based on previous hands dealt at the table:

• If the previous hand had a showdown, the ante is reset to its lowest value.
• If the previous hand did not have a showdown, the ante value increases (up to a maximum value, displayed in your game window).

In addition, the player sat to the left of the Big Blind posts a third blind called the Giant Blind, which is double the value of the Big Blind.

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