Poker is a card game played all over the world. The main difference between Poker and other card games is that players must wager on their best hand, according to the rules of the game. In the end, the player with the highest hand wins the pot.

Poker games can be played with any number of players, depending on the variant. Most commonly, Poker is played with a standard deck of cards. However, it is also possible to play games using a short pack of cards.

Players are dealt cards one at a time, and then they take turns revealing their cards. If a player has five cards, they must bet or fold. When a player is dealt fewer than five cards, they can be given more cards before the draw phase.

The player with the highest hand by suit receives the odd chip, while the rest are divided into two groups. Each group is based on a different suit. A straight flush is when a player has five cards in sequential order of the same suit.

The ante is a small bet that is usually placed before the cards are dealt. This ante is usually $1 or $5. Some betting structures allow the big blind to be called.

After a betting interval, all players are dealt another card. They can then decide to raise, fold or check. These decisions depend on their cards and the other players at the table.