Poker is a card game that involves betting and bluffing. It is played with a deck of 52 cards, usually two of each color. Players use their cards to make hands, which are ranked from best to worst.
The first step in playing poker is to place an ante, which is the minimum bet you can make in a round. The ante is usually a small amount, like $1 or $5, and it is decided by the table.
After the ante has been placed, the dealer deals two cards to each player. These are kept secret from the rest of the players.
Once everyone’s cards are dealt, the first betting round begins. The first player to the left of the dealer “calls”, making the minimum bet, raising or passing.
Betting rounds are repeated until all the players have played a hand, and the winning hand wins the pot. The winning hand is determined by a combination of the players’ cards and the community cards.
Once the betting rounds are finished, the dealer puts a fifth card on the board that everyone can use. During this final betting round, every player gets a chance to bet/check/raise/fold. If more than one player is still in the hand after this, the winning hand is determined by who’s card is highest ranked.