Poker is a card game that involves betting and a lot of psychology. Although at its core it is a game of chance, there are also many different strategies that can be employed. In fact, even if you are an expert in the game it is still beneficial to read up on how to play Poker from time to time to stay on top of your game.
To begin a hand players ante some amount (the amount varies depending on the game) and then get dealt cards. Once everyone has their cards they then bet into a pot. The highest hand wins the pot.
The first round of betting is called the flop and the dealer deals three cards face up on the board that anyone can use. During this betting round everyone gets the opportunity to call, raise or fold their hand.
Once the flop is done the dealer puts another card on the board that any player can use, this is called the turn. During this betting round everyone has the opportunity to raise or fold their hand again.
In the final stage of the betting hand, the dealer puts a fifth card on the board that anyone can use, this is called the river. During the last betting round everyone has the opportunity to bet again and whoever has the highest hand wins the pot.