How to play poker? The basic guidelines!

Poker is a popular card game that can be played with two or more players.

The objective of the game is to have the best hand or to bluff your way to victory by convincing the other players to fold their hands.

Here are the basic steps to playing poker:

1. Determine the type of poker game you will be playing. There are many variations of poker, including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Seven Card Stud, and more. Each variation has its own set of rules and hand rankings.

2. Each player is dealt a certain number of cards, depending on the game being played. The remaining cards are placed face down in the middle of the table and are known as the "deck."

3. The first player to act is usually the one to the left of the dealer, and play moves clockwise around the table. On each turn, players have the option to "call," "raise," or "fold." To call, a player matches the current bet made by another player. To raise, a player increases the current bet. To fold, a player discards their hand and is out of the current round of play.

4. After all players have had a chance to act, any remaining players show their hands to determine the winner. The player with the highest-ranking hand wins the pot, which is the sum of all the bets made during the round.

5. The dealer position then moves to the next player to the left, and a new round begins.

There are many strategies and techniques that can be employed while playing poker, and it can take time and practice to become skilled at the game. It is also important to familiarize yourself with the specific rules and hand rankings of the variation you are playing.