Poker is a card game that involves betting and wagering chips (representing money) in the hope of having a winning hand. There are a number of different poker variants, but the majority have similar rules. The game can be played by two or more players. The goal is to win the pot, or the sum of all bets placed in one deal. There are a variety of ways to do this, including having the highest poker hand or making a bet that no other player calls.
After the dealer deals each player 2 cards and checks for blackjack, each person gets a chance to either hit, stay or double up their cards. When a player says hit, the dealer gives them another card and the betting begins. If a player wants to double up, they can flip their card face down, point to a card and say hit me.
A poker hand can be any combination of 5 cards that meet certain criteria, such as a pair, three of a kind or a straight. Aces high break ties in the event of a tie.
The most important thing to remember about poker is that it’s a game of chance and luck. Losses are part of the game, but you must be able to accept them and move on. Watch videos of Phil Ivey taking bad beats and notice how he never shows any emotion. This is the mental toughness that every good poker player must have.