Poker is a game of chance in which players are dealt seven cards. The hand with the highest value wins the pot. Players begin the game by placing an ante, which varies depending on the game, and betting into the middle of the table. The betting phase continues until the final player calls or folds. Then, a new round of betting begins.
During the betting round, all bets are collected into a central pot. Depending on the stakes, the pot can be huge or small, making it an exciting game. When all players have placed bets, the hand that has the highest value wins the pot. A pair of kings does not necessarily win the pot, but it is still a decent hand.
Poker is played by several players around a circular or oval table. The initial dealer is the player who deals the cards. In live poker, the player on the left of the dealer is called the big blind, while the player to their left is called the small blind. They both place bets of a predetermined amount. If a tie results, the initial dealer shuffles the deck and cuts the cards. The player clockwise from the initial dealer advances in the game.
The best hand to have is a straight flush. A straight flush consists of 5 cards of the same suit. Aces can be either high or low, but cannot wrap around any other card in a straight flush. An ace high straight flush is referred to as a Royal Flush.