Depending on the rules, poker is played with two players and one dealer. Each player takes turns dealing cards. Each player receives 5 cards face up. The dealer deals the cards in turn, passing the turn to the left. The first player to deal passes to the next player. After the first deal, the betting begins. A good hand is Ks-Kd-Jd-5c-3d, but a pair of kings is not a bad hand.

In most games, each player receives two hole cards and three community cards. This means that each player must make the best hand possible according to the rules. For example, a pair in the hole would be larger than any community card on the board. For games with seven players or more, the dealer supplies the chips. The player’s hand consists of five cards, with a pair in the center being the best. The value of a pair in the hole is usually greater than any other card on the board.

After a player has dealt a pair, they may have to contribute to the pot. This is called the ante. The first player to bet is said to bet. A player who matches the previous bettor’s bet is called the “caller.” A player who bets more than the previous bettor is said to raise. A player who checks is said to be in without betting, but must ensure that no other players have checked. If no one has raised, the game ends.