Poker is a game of chance in which players compete to earn the most money. It can be played with any number of players, and is usually played with poker chips. The rules vary depending on the variant.
When a player is dealt a hand, they must bet, pass, or fold. A bet is a monetary amount placed into the pot. If the player has the best hand, they win the pot. Passing is when a player doesn’t want to bet, but wants to remain in the game. A player who calls is one who accepts the bet made by the other player. They may raise the bet, and the player who calls must also match it.
In some versions of the game, there are different types of pots. Side pots are won by different players. There is no limit to the number of pots.
When a player makes a hand, the cards are revealed to all the other players. Each player has five cards, and they have to use them to make the best possible hand.
Ties break when the highest unmatched card breaks the tie. A “straight” is a five-card hand, and the best hand in a straight wins.
For example, two aces beat a pair of jacks. The lowest hand is 6-4-3-2-A.
If two identical hands tie, the first to bet is the one that is able to break the tie. If a hand has more than two pairs, the second to bet is the one that ties the others.
