Poker is a card game in which players compete against each other by creating the best possible hand. Players use a deck of five cards and a wild card to form hands. The best hand wins the pot. There are 10 basic ways to win. A straight is a five-card hand that is sequential; a flush is a hand of five cards of the same suit.
Each round of poker has a dealer who deals the cards and shuffles the deck. The dealer may be a player or a non-player. Each round, a player takes turns being the dealer. The dealer is designated with a dealer chip. After each round, the dealer is replaced by another player. Some betting rules are different depending on who is the dealer.
The first phase of betting starts with the player to the left of the big blind. The dealer deals the first two cards face-down to each player. In some games, the dealer may add or replace the ante with a blind bet. Each round, the blind bet requirement is rotated around the table. Each player must call a blind bet before checking.
Poker is a competitive game that requires skill and physical ability. Many famous poker players are known for their ability to bluff. While poker is an individual sport, some tag team tournaments allow two players to substitute one another at the table.