Poker is a card game with a lot of math involved and some psychology. Unlike other casino games where the odds are based on chance, in poker the chances are largely influenced by the players and how they act. The game has a high level of skill when it comes to betting, which is where most of the money is made.
Each player has a set number of chips that they use to place bets on their hands. These chips are typically white or other light colored. Each chip is worth the minimum ante or bet amount. Each player will have a total of about 200 chips.
When it’s your turn to bet you will say “call” or “I call.” This means that you want to bet the same amount as the person before you. If the person before you raised their bet, you will raise yours as well.
After the first round of betting is complete the dealer will deal three cards face up on the table. These are called community cards and anyone can use them. Then in the third round of betting, or the flop, an additional card will be dealt making it four community cards on the board.
A pair of cards with the same rank is one of the best poker hands you can get. If you have a pair, it will beat any other hand in a showdown (except for a flush). In addition, a pair beats a straight if the straight is higher.