Poker is a card game that requires skill and strategy to win. While there are many different versions of the game, they all share a common set of rules. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck and players place wagers by putting chips in the center of the table. The goal of the game is to win the “pot” by having the highest ranked hand when the cards are revealed.

Each player in turn can choose to call, raise or fold their bet. The first player to the left of the dealer puts down a minimum amount of chips called the “First blind.” The next player may then raise this bet or just call it, depending on their desired style of play.

The dealer then deals each player five cards face up. Players can use these cards along with the seven community cards to create their best hand of five. If a player is not happy with their five cards, they can choose to exchange them for new ones.

A player can win the pot by having the highest ranked hand when all other players have folded. However, if no one has the highest hand, the winner is determined by the player who put the most chips into the pot during betting. This player is then awarded the pot/all bets. During the betting rounds, the players can also make additional bets on their own hands if they wish to increase their chances of winning.