Poker is a card game where players bet on the strength of their hand. It can be played between two or more players, and there are many variations of the game. There is a lot of skill and strategy involved in the game, and it can be very profitable for those who are good at it.

There are a lot of catchy expressions in poker, but one of the most popular is “Play the player, not the cards.” This means that your success in poker depends on how well you can read the other players at your table and make bets accordingly. If you have a pair of kings, and the person next to you has American Airlines pocket rockets, you will lose 82% of the time.

You can also win money in poker by making a bet that no other player calls. This is called a “pot.” A pot can be won by having the highest-ranking poker hand, or it can be won by bluffing.

Poker is often played in tournaments, which are organized events at a store or convention that allow you to compete against other players for the chance to win big prizes. A tournament has a number of rounds and sets a time limit for players to finish their games.