Poker is a popular card game that originated in the United States in the mid 19th century. Originally played in saloons, later in casinos, and now online, it has become a mainstay of the gambling world. Many professional players have made a living playing poker since the game was first played.
Essentially, players are dealt four to seven cards per hand and need to make the best poker hand of five cards using both the cards they were dealt and the cards in the middle of the table. Betting is also part of the fun, so players must decide how much of their chips to bet each time. Once the final round is reached, those in the hand compare hands and the best of the bunch is declared the winner.