How to Play Poker

A flush is a hand in which five cards in the same suit are in the highest order. The high hand is known as a straight, and the lowest is a low hand. The player with the highest pair wins the pot, while the second best hand wins if it is a second pair or a high card. If a player is unlucky, the high card is the deciding factor, as it breaks ties.

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Before a hand can be played, players may have to contribute to the pot. An ante is a small contribution that is required before the game begins. Once the cards are dealt, the first player is said to bet. A player who matches the previous bet is called a “call,” and a player who bets more than the previous bettor is said to raise. A player who checks does not bet, but must make sure no other players have made a bet. If the first person who checks has aces, he/she has a high hand.

When playing poker, players almost always buy chips. In games with seven or more players, it is recommended that poker chips be supplied. A white chip is the lowest-valued chip. A red chip is worth five whites, while a blue chip is worth two, four, or five reds. The players “buy in” the game by purchasing chips, and usually each player buys in for the same amount. If the betting interval continues, the next player must make a bet.

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