Poker is a card game where players compete against each other by betting in a series of rounds until one player has the best five-card hand and wins the pot. There is a significant amount of skill involved in poker (although luck plays a big role too).
There are many different poker games and variations but the basics are that each player puts in an initial stake (the amount varies by game) to be dealt cards and then places chips into the middle when it’s their turn. Then they can either call, raise, or fold.
The first round of betting is called the “flop” where three community cards are revealed. This is when most people will put in the largest bets because they will now have more information about their opponents’ hands and can make more informed decisions.
If you have a strong poker hand, say “raise” to add more money into the betting pool. This will force weaker hands out of the pot and give you a better chance to win the hand.
If you have a weak poker hand, say “fold” to get out of the hand. This is a safe move if you think your hand won’t win or you don’t have enough money to continue betting on your own.