Poker is a game in which players try to beat the dealer. They place their chips in the pot and make bets in intervals. One player has the privilege and responsibility to make the first bet. Then, every player must place the same number of chips into the pot as the total contributions made by the players before them. The player who places all of his or her chips into the pot is called an active player. There are two types of betting intervals in Poker.

The rules of Poker vary depending on the game rules. Generally, the game is limited to eight or nine players. There are also variations such as Three-Card Monte, Spit-in-the-Ocean, and razz. All of these variations are outlined later in this chapter. For a larger game, two separate games can be organized. These two variations are similar to each other and are based on the basic principles of the game.

In a standard game of poker, a player starts with an ante of one nickel. The next player then receives five cards. A pair of kings is a good hand. However, a pair of queens is not a great hand. The betting phase begins after the cards are dealt. During this time, the player should decide whether to check or fold. The best hand in the game is the highest-ranking card in the hand.