Poker is a card game that is popular among recreational and professional players alike. It involves betting and strategy, where the goal is to win the pot which is formed of playersā bets. Although there are many variations of the game, the most common form is Texas Hold āEm.
Players start each hand with two hidden cards, called hole cards. They use these cards in combination with the five community cards, which are dealt face up in the center of the table, to make the best possible five-card poker hand. In a nutshell, the goal of the game is to win the pot by having the best hand or by convincing other players to fold (quit the hand, giving up all their chips).