Poker is a game of chance, where players bet on their cards. The goal is to create the best hand possible. There are various poker variations, but all have a common theme: bluffing.
Typically, a standard 52-card deck is used to play the game. Some variants use a different pack, such as a two-pack game, or add jokers to the deck.
A standard poker game can be played with any number of players. Ideally, the number of players is between six and eight. If fewer than six players are present, the game is considered three-card brag.
After each round of dealing, the remaining players take turns betting. They can either raise their bets, or they can fold.
In each round of betting, the player who has the highest hand wins the pot. When there are ties, the high card breaks them. Sometimes, a dealer is designated to break ties.
Depending on the type of game, the next player in line may be forced to make a bet, called a forced bet. These bets can be blind or ante. For example, the first bettor must bet a minimum amount in the first betting interval.
Ties can be broken by making a bet on the highest hand, by betting the high card, by making a bet nobody matches, or by betting a wild card. Wild cards are cards that are not ranked according to suit, and can be used to make any hand.