Poker is a family of card games that has been around since the early 19th century, originating in Europe and Central America. Despite its popularity in the US, the game’s origin came about in France, Italy, and Germany. It’s one of the most popular casino games worldwide, as it’s easy to understand the rules and exciting to play.
The main objective of the game is to make the best possible 5-card hand from two cards given to each player and the five community cards on the table. Each player can then bet, raise, bluff, or fold until the Showdown, the moment when all remaining players compare their hands and the one with the best hand wins the pot.