Poker is a card game where each player forms a hand of five cards. The objective is to make the best poker hand possible. It is played with any number of players.

The game is played with a house dealer, who will deal the cards. Each player will have one face-up card and one face-down card. These cards are dealt in a clockwise manner around the table. Players can choose to bet or fold.

After each round of dealing, each player has a turn to bet. If a player folds, the hand is lost. However, if a player raises, he or she can increase the stake by adding additional money to the bet.

During the first betting interval, the first bettor must bet a minimum amount. All other players are forced to call. This means that if a player folds, he or she is not competing for the pot.

Once a betting interval has been completed, the dealer has the last chance to shuffle. Any player may then request to discard his or her cards. In addition, any player may choose to bluff by claiming to have the best hand.

When all players have folded, the action is concluded for the night. A player who has been in the lead for several rounds can now lose the competition.

To break a tie, the second highest card is used. If two or more players have identical hands, the winner is the player with the highest unmatched card.