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The Basics of Poker

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In a game of poker, a full house means three cards of one rank and two cards of another. A flush is a five-card set of the same suit, in any order. A straight hand is five consecutive cards of the same rank. A two-pair hand consists of two pairs of the same rank plus three unmatched cards. In other words, if you have a pair of queens, you have a pair of kings.

In every poker game, the first bet is made by one player. Other players must place at least as many chips into the pot as the player before him has placed. If the two players are tied, the blinds and antes are paid out in that order. At the end of each round, the winnings from the hand are combined in the pot. This method is called “raiding.” It is a good strategy for a beginner.

In poker, the first round is called the ante. At the end of each round, all bets are gathered into a pot. This central pot is the winner. Once the player has accumulated all of his chips, he or she can then decide whether to keep or fold. The last betting round is the showdown, where the winner is declared. However, before betting starts, one must decide the odds of the game. Before betting, it is necessary to determine the number of cards each player has.