Poker is a card game that can be played by anyone. The object of the game is to win the pot, which is the aggregate of all bets placed by each player in a hand. It is a game of chance, but it can be played with skill and strategy.
The first step in playing poker is to understand the rules of the game. There are many different variations of the game, but in general each version involves the same basic principles.
Each player is dealt a hand of cards, face-up. Players may then place an ante to the pot and bet accordingly, and one or more rounds of betting are then carried out. Then, each player must show their cards and the winner is the player with the best hand.