Shuffle the deck thoroughly
Cut the deck
Determine the dealer button
Collect blinds or antes
Deal cards one at a time, starting left of the dealer button
Follow the specific poker variant’s dealing rules
Deal face-down hole cards if required
Deal community cards if required
Keep the deck and discard pile organized
Burn cards when required by the game
Ensure each player receives the correct number of cards
Protect the deck from exposure
Maintain a consistent dealing order
Announce betting rounds as needed
Collect and award the pot at showdown
Rotate the dealer button after each hand