Poker is a family of card games that can be played with a group of people. These people sit around a circular or oval table and compete against each other. Cards are placed face up, with each player using cards from his own hand as well as the community cards.
Each poker game has a specific deck configuration and number of players. Some of the variations include the amount of cards dealt, betting intervals, and the number of rounds.
A typical game of poker may be played with six or eight players. However, some players may be required to contribute to the pot before the start of the game.
The first round of play involves each player placing a bet toward the pot. When the final round is completed, the players who have made a bet gather the entire pot. If one or more players are still in contention, another round of betting is conducted.
Before the round begins, each player is given a set of cards, with the initial dealer being the player who receives the jack. This person is then the first to act.
Another player is then able to take new cards from the top of the deck. Once this occurs, the hand is revealed to the other players.
Each player can either fold or check. A fold means that a player does not make a bet. Check means that a player does not want to make a bet.