Poker is a card game where you try to win as many chips as possible. The game involves betting, and players must ante in some amount before the game begins. The dealer will then deal each player two cards, and they must decide whether to bet, check, raise, or fold. This process continues in clockwise order until every player has folded.
The final community card of a game is called the rock. It is considered the “best” hand at the time it is dealt. Players who play “tight” often sit around the table for hours without playing. When they do, they enter pots, forcing other players to wager more. This strategy is called rocking and is often used by tight players.
In almost every poker game, each player receives a number of poker chips. A white chip is the lowest-valued chip. A red chip is worth five whites, and a blue chip is worth two, four, or five reds. The chips are purchased by players, who “buy in” to the game by purchasing chips in an equal amount.
The best hand is the straight flush, which is five cards of the same rank. If you have more than one five-card hand, you win.
