Poker is a card game that has a lot of skill involved when betting occurs. In order to play poker you need a few basic rules and strategies.
Cards are dealt face down and players place a bet before they see their cards. This is called the ante and it is mandatory for every player to contribute to the pot before they receive their own cards. Once everyone has placed their ante the dealer will deal out five cards to each player. The best hand wins the pot. A royal flush is the highest winning hand. It consists of Ace, King, Queen, Jack and Ten of the same suit. Other high hands include: Four of a kind, Flush, Straight and Three of a kind. Two pair, and one pair are also high hands.
If you have a weak hand then you should fold, don’t chase draws. Amateur players often chase ludicrous draws because they think that they are bluffing and you can take advantage of this by charging them a premium to call.
Start off small and learn the game by playing low stakes. This will allow you to observe the action and learn from the mistakes of your opponents. As you become more experienced then you can increase the amount of money that you gamble with. Make sure to stick to a budget and track your wins and losses. This will help you figure out your bankroll and how much you are comfortable losing in a session.