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\"Poker\" <\/p>\n

Poker is a card game in which players place bets on which hand they think will win the pot. Each player receives five cards from a standard 52-card deck. Various poker games differ in the number of cards dealt, whether some are face up or face down, and betting procedures.<\/p>\n

Before the cards are dealt, the player to the left of the button has to post a small blind (an amount that varies from game to game) and the player to his left has to post a big blind (a amount that is twice as much). This ensures that there is money in the pot for every hand.<\/p>\n

When it comes to betting, there are a few things to remember:<\/p>\n

1. You must call any bet made by the person to your right. If the person to your right raises on his initial bet, you must match it to stay in the game. You must also say “call” if you want to bet the same as the last person.<\/p>\n

2. If you have a pair, your highest card breaks ties. If you don’t have a pair, your second highest card will break the tie. 3. The best possible poker hand is a royal flush. This is any combination of Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and ten of the same suit.<\/p>\n

The earliest accounts of poker were from the 19th century, and were written by Joseph Cowell and R.F. Foster. The game spread worldwide rapidly and is now played in most countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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